pluralism
/ˈplʊrəˌlɪzəm/
noun
- A situation in which people of different social classes, religions, races, etc., are together in a society but continue to have their own traditions and interests.
- Political pluralism allows multiple parties to compete for power in a democracy.
- The country's strength lies in its cultural pluralism, where many ethnic groups live side by side.
- Teachers encourage pluralism by celebrating holidays from many different traditions.
- The belief that it is possible and good for different groups to live together in peace and with equal rights.
- Many philosophers argue that pluralism is essential for a healthy society.
- The school's curriculum promotes pluralism and respect for all viewpoints.
- Religious pluralism means accepting that there are many valid paths to truth.
- In philosophy, the theory that there is more than one basic substance or principle in the universe.
- Modern physics has moved toward a kind of pluralism with its many fundamental particles.
- Pluralism in metaphysics rejects the idea that everything is made of just one kind of stuff.
- The ancient philosopher Empedocles argued for pluralism, saying everything came from four elements.
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