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conventionalism

/kɑːnvɛnʃənəlɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does conventionalism mean?

noun

The doctrine that conventional rules and standards are the basis of knowledge and truth. Conventionalism is a philosophical position that emphasizes the role of social and cultural norms in shaping our understanding of the world.

Example

"The philosopher's conventionalism led him to question the objective nature of reality."

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