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perspectivism

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[per-spek-tuh-viz-uhm] / pərˈspɛk təˌvɪz əm /

noun

Philosophy.

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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perspectivist

noun

Etymology

Origin of perspectivism

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

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