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Line 1: − + − Like many scientific theories, though, "relativism" has had consequences beyond its intended field. Taking the cue, many 20th century [[philosopher]]s, and especially [[liberal]]s, started to expound on a theory of [[moral relativism]], where there is no absolute right or wrong. Unfortunately, this moral weakening is dangerous, and teaches, in essence, that nothing is wrong, setting mankind ethically adrift.+
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'''Relativism''' is the post-modern idea that there can be no absolutes. In science, relativism is very important, and leads to the conclusions of [[Albert Einstein]] concerning the non-relativity of the speed of light, and the relativity of other basic universal constants. [[Quantum theory]] also turns upon scientific relativity.
'''Relativism''' is the post-modern idea that there can be no absolutes. 20th century [[philosopher]]s, and especially [[liberal]]s, started to expound on a theory of [[moral relativism]], where there is no absolute right or wrong. Unfortunately, this moral weakening is dangerous, and teaches, in essence, that nothing is wrong, setting mankind ethically adrift.
Sometimes [[liberals]] try to give '''relativism''' credibility by citing the scientific [[theory of relativity]].
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