relativism

//ˈrɛlətɪˌvɪzəm//
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Noun

1

The philosophical doctrine that knowledge, truth, and morality exist in relation to culture, society, or historical context, and are not absolute.

Cultural relativism holds that moral standards vary from one society to another.

2

The view that ethical truths depend on the individuals or groups holding them, denying universal moral standards.

Moral relativism holds that what is considered right or wrong varies between cultures.

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