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.

Other Words From

• per·spectiv·ist noun adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of perspectivism¹

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