"moral relativism" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: moral relativisms [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|-|s}} moral relativism (usually uncountable, plural moral relativisms)
  1. (philosophy) Any of several philosophical positions concerned with the differences in moral judgments across different people and cultures. Tags: uncountable, usually
    Sense id: en-moral_relativism-en-noun-FmLf6enX Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Ethics, Philosophy Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, sciences

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