A philosophical term which refers to the position that there is no universal absolute truth – everything is relative to some stance or frame of an individual mind. Reality also depends on the pespective and stance of different people.
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Relativism
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Summary (bullet points)
- Philosophical term, most often used to describe an individual’s epistemological beliefs
- There is no universal truth – everything is relative to the stance of an individual
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Foundational paper (s)
Hirani SA, Richter S, Salami BO. Realism and relativism in the development of nursing as a discipline. Advances in Nursing Science. 2018 Apr 1;41(2):137-44.