[MD] Relativism, a definition

[MarshaV]

And here, Mark, for more of your intellectual pleasure:

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relative 

noun
1. a person who is connected with another or others by blood or marriage.
2. something having, or standing in, some relation to something else.
3. something dependent upon external conditions for its specific nature, size, etc. ( opposed to absolute).
4. Grammar . a relative pronoun, adjective, or adverb.

adjective 
5. considered in relation to something else; comparative: the relative merits of democracy and monarchy.
6. existing or having its specific nature only by relation to something else; not absolute or independent: Happiness is relative.
7. having relation or connection.
8. having reference or regard; relevant; pertinent (usually followed by to ): to determine the facts relative to an accident.
9. correspondent; proportionate: Value is relative to demand.

   (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/relative)   

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On Dec 29, 2011, at 4:30 AM, MarshaV wrote:

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> Here, Mark, for intellectual pleasure:
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> relativism
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> noun Philosophy .
> any theory holding that criteria of judgment are relative, varying with individuals and their environments.  
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>   (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/relativism). 
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> Marsha. 
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> Sent from my iPad
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> On Dec 29, 2011, at 3:38 AM, MarshaV <valkyr at att.net> wrote:
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>> Mark,
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>> Since you want to ignore what I wrote and the dictionary's philosophical definition of 'relativism' that I presented, I think I'll ignore you.  Maybe dmb should finish the discussions with Dan, Matt and Steve.  I think Steve is still waiting for dmb to present a definition of 'relativism'.  I found it interesting that he did not offer the "nutshell" version he presented to me... 
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>> Marsha 
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