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subjectivisms
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a notion in philosophy according to which knowledge, moral values, and ethical obligations are subjective and there is no external or objective truth
- Subjectivism asserts that truth and morality are relative to individual perspectives, rejecting the existence of universal or objective standards.
- In ethical subjectivism, moral judgments are based on personal feelings and opinions rather than objective criteria or external truths.
- Critics of subjectivism argue that it leads to moral relativism, where any action can be justified based on individual beliefs, undermining shared ethical norms.
- Subjectivism emphasizes the role of personal experience and perception in shaping knowledge, suggesting that what is true for one person may not be true for another.
- The debate between objectivism and subjectivism in philosophy revolves around whether moral and epistemological claims can be grounded in objective reality or are inherently subjective.
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the quality of being influenced by personal feelings, opinions, or perspectives rather than objective facts
- The critic's review reflected strong subjectivism, favoring personal taste over standards.
- Subjectivism can shape moral judgments according to individual preferences.
- Cultural subjectivism affects how history is interpreted differently by communities.
- His subjectivism led him to prioritize his emotions in decision-making.
- Teachers encouraged students to recognize subjectivism in their analyses.