English Synonym Finder

subjectivism

Definitions

The philosophical theory that knowledge is merely subjective and that there is no external or objective truth.

The doctrine that moral judgments are based on individual feelings or preferences rather than external standards.

Examples

The philosopher argued that moral subjectivism makes it impossible to condemn even the most heinous acts.

His approach to art criticism is rooted in subjectivism, as he believes that beauty exists entirely in the eye of the beholder.

Synonyms

relativism individualism personalism egocentrism idealism

Antonyms

objectivism realism objectivity universalism absolutism