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Methodological relativism is the idea that research methodologies and practices should be adapted based on the specific context or circumstances of the study. It emphasizes that there is no universal approach that applies to all research situations and that methods should be flexible and responsive to different cultural, social, or historical settings.
Absolutism believes in universal moral principles that apply to all situations, while relativism holds that ethical decisions depend on the context and cultural norms. Absolutism emphasizes objective truths, while relativism emphasizes subjective perspectives.
Metaphysical naturalism asserts that only natural phenomena exist, while methodological naturalism is a scientific approach that seeks to explain the world through natural causes and methods.
Relativism and absolutism are two contrasting approaches to ethical decision-making. Relativism suggests that ethical principles are subjective and vary depending on the context or culture, while absolutism holds that certain ethical principles are universal and apply in all situations. These two perspectives often conflict in ethical dilemmas, with relativism emphasizing flexibility and context, and absolutism emphasizing consistency and universal principles.
Moral relativism is the philosophy that rejects the idea of universal values, believing that moral principles are subject to cultural, historical, and individual differences.
Relativism is the belief that truth and morality are not absolute, but are instead based on individual perspectives or cultural beliefs. In contrast, objectivism posits that there are objective truths and moral standards that are true regardless of personal or cultural viewpoints. Relativism allows for diverse beliefs and practices, while objectivism seeks to identify universal truths.