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Relativism

Truth, justification, or value is assessed only in relation to a framework such as a culture, language, or standpoint.

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Relativism includes views that assess truth, justification, or value only in relation to a framework such as a culture, language, or standpoint. Its variants differ over both the subject matter and the relevant framework, and need not treat every view as equally good within a given framework.

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