relativism

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This relativism has been a triumph for the Left, and a tragedy for education, and the general well-being of the Western democracies.

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  1. noun Philosophy A theory, especially in ethics or aesthetics, that conceptions of truth and moral values are not absolute but are relative to the persons or groups holding them.

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  • This relativism has been a triumph for the Left, and a tragedy for education, and the general well-being of the Western democracies. —  RealClimate
  • While relativism, that is, allowing oneself to be carried about with every wind of 'doctrine,' seems to be the attitude that is fashionable. —  Te Deum laudamus!
  • But when the the AP chooses to use value neutral terms to provide context for the photos they cross a line into a moral relativism which is more than just unpatriotic, it's downright disgusting! —  The Jawa Report
  • A pluralistic society often risks being tempted by relativism, and particularly by ethical relativism. —  Catholic World News Feature Stories (CatholicCulture.org)
  • You need Mr. A to show up and explain that your situation is the result of poor choices made because of cultural relativism, and that you're sinking into a morass of evil from which you can never escape, and it's your own fault. —  Baltiblogs
 

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/ˈrɛlətɪvɪzm/
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