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perspectivism

[ per-spek-tuh-viz-uhm ]

noun

, Philosophy.
  1. the doctrine that reality is known only in terms of the perspectives of it seen by individuals or groups at particular moments.

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  • per·spectiv·ist noun adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of perspectivism1

From the German word Perspektivismus, dating back to 1905–10. See perspective, -ism

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