We would contend that a sweeping statement of the relationship between epistemological and moralrelativismis inadequate.From theCambridge English Corpus
To make these levels clear they take over from philosophical literature a distinction between three kinds ofrelativism: ontological, epistemological and moral.From theCambridge English Corpus
While the authors do not agree on the valuation of ontologicalrelativism, they warmly welcome epistemological as well as moralrelativism.From theCambridge English Corpus
Such an approach, however, lends as little support to a romantic critique of science in practical respect as to an epistemologicalrelativismin theoretical respect.From theCambridge English Corpus
The exclusive cultural approach advocated by ethicalrelativismcloses each community in on itself.From theCambridge English Corpus
The merits ofrelativism, however, must be weighed against the trap of exceptionalism.From theCambridge English Corpus
Virtually all schools of anthropology entail an acceptance of at least a weak form of descriptiverelativism.From theCambridge English Corpus
Relativismcounsels tolerance, it is believed, whereas nonrelativism engenders accusations of irrationality or willful malice and a dogmatic attachment to one's own cultural prejudices.From theCambridge English Corpus
Though some culturalrelativismis necessary, undoubtedly people develop cultural biases based on their exposure as children.From theCambridge English Corpus
This bolder version of ethicalrelativismholds that an action is right if and only if it accords with the norms of the agent's group.From theCambridge English Corpus
For me there seems to be little more than this:relativism, properly applied, is a good thing which archaeologist shouldn't undervalue.From theCambridge English Corpus
These last points bring us back to the issue of the separation of epistemological and moralrelativism.From theCambridge English Corpus
Aside from the ubiquitous undergraduate examples,relativismis often invoked to address cross-cultural systems of belief.From theCambridge English Corpus
Many philosophers assume that some bedrock foundation or a priori method is necessary to avoidrelativism.From theCambridge English Corpus
Instead of identifying conflicting belief systems by introducing her inclusiverelativism, she should now rather draw the lines of battle.From theCambridge English Corpus
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