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relativism
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relativism

Any view that maintains that the truth or falsity of statements of a certain class depends on the person making the statement or upon his circumstances or society. Historically the most prevalent form of relativism has been See also ethical relativism.



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This relativity of knowledge is illustrated in what Baudrillard (1994) termed "the hyperreal"--a cultural condition in which reality and truth are not distinguishable from the appearance of reality and truth.
The nature of knowledge in web-based learning environments by Fernback, Jan / Academic Exchange Quarterly
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