Relativism: meaning, definitions and examples
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relativism
[ ˈrɛlətɪvɪz(ə)m ]
philosophy
The doctrine that knowledge, truth, and morality exist in relation to culture, society, or historical context, and are not absolute.
Synonyms
cultural relativism, moral relativism, societal relativism
Examples of usage
- Relativism argues that there is no universal standard for judging moral actions.
- Cultural relativism suggests that what is considered right or wrong can vary between different societies.
- In philosophical debates, relativism often challenges the idea of objective truth.
Translations
Translations of the word "relativism" in other languages:
🇵🇹 relativismo
🇮🇳 सापेक्षवाद
🇩🇪 Relativismus
🇮🇩 relativisme
🇺🇦 релятивізм
🇵🇱 relatywizm
🇯🇵 相対主義 (そうたいしゅぎ)
🇫🇷 relativisme
🇪🇸 relativismo
🇹🇷 rölativizm
🇰🇷 상대주의
🇸🇦 النسبية
🇨🇿 relativismus
🇸🇰 relativizmus
🇨🇳 相对主义 (xiāngduì zhǔyì)
🇸🇮 relativizem
🇮🇸 afstæðishyggja
🇰🇿 релятивизм
🇬🇪 რელატივიზმი
🇦🇿 relativizm
🇲🇽 relativismo
Word origin
The term 'relativism' originated in the late 19th century, stemming from the Latin word 'relativus' meaning 'having relation or connection'. It became prominent in philosophical discussions in the 20th century, particularly in the fields of ethics, epistemology, and cultural studies. Relativism challenges the notion of absolute truths and emphasizes the importance of context and perspective in understanding knowledge and morality.