perspectivism
- noun
- /pərˈspɛktɪvɪzəm/
- Formal
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perspectivismo
- In philosophy class, we discussed how perspectivism affects our interpretation of historical events.
- historical perspectivism
This is where perspectivism and relativism start to get together a bit.
- This is where perspectivism and relativism start to get together a bit.
Examples
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Historical perspectivism holds that each epoch and civilization has its own possibilities of aesthetic perfection.
Academic text (1999) -
Perhaps we have to point out here that perspectivism is inherent in to Christian thought.
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This is where perspectivism and relativism start to get together a bit.
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Instead, she relies on perspectivism and polyphony, collective vision and voice.
Fiction book (1993) -
Perspectivism, however, is not the only obstacle facing ethical criticism in today's society.
Academic text (1998) -
Perspectivism—the notion that we all see the world through the lens of our standpoint—came to their rescue.
Academic text (2006) -
Perspectivism suggests that our understanding of truth is shaped by our individual experiences and beliefs, making perspective crucial.
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The artist's work reflects perspectivism, revealing how different backgrounds can lead to diverse interpretations of the same subject.
Synonyms
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The idea that truth and moral rules depend on culture, society, or time
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A belief that what is true and what is good depends on a person's feelings or experience
How Relativist
Surface Forms
Morphology
perspectivism = perspective (transparent) = perspective + ism
Clear noun formation from 'perspective' using the productive suffix '-ism' to indicate a doctrine or theory based on that viewpoint.
Etymology
Perspectivism comes from perspective, which uses the root spect meaning 'to see'. So, perspectivism is the idea that what we know depends on the way each person 'sees' or 'views' the world.