subjectivism

Meanings

• noun

  The theory that ideas, values, and theories in the mind are a subjective experience rather than objective reality.

  - "Subjectivism holds that knowledge is not an objective reflection of reality, but rather a subjective construction."
  - "The philosopher John Locke is known for his rejection of subjectivism in favor of empiricism."

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Antonyms

objectivism

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Variants

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subjectivism , subjectivisms , subjectivist , subjectivistic , subjectivists

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Etymology

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From the Latin subjectivus, meaning 'belonging to the subject' or 'pertaining to the self'.

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Trivia

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1. Subjectivism was a major theme in the works of the philosopher Immanuel Kant.

2. The term 'subjectivism' was first used in philosophy by the Dutch philosopher Baruch Spinoza.

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Related Concepts

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1. Objectivism: The philosophical view that holds that reality exists independently of consciousness, and that truth is objective and can be discovered through reason.

2. Empiricism: A philosophical approach that emphasizes the role of experience and evidence, especially sensory perception, in the formation of ideas, over the notion of innate ideas or traditions.

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Culture

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Subjectivism has been a significant concept in philosophy, particularly in epistemology and metaphysics. It has been debated throughout history and has influenced various schools of thought, including existentialism and phenomenology.

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