wikipedia|Alternativism
English
Noun
Alternativism (also alternativism)
- philosophy An ideology#Adjective|ideology of limitless alternatives, and/or the practice of relating every logical alternative to a larger truth.
- theology The belief that absolute truth must explain every legitimate alternative.
Usage notes
While this may seem like a protologism the word Alternativism has been implied, if not used, for decades now. The term itself is merely a canopy word meant to cover the variety of applications for different w:Alternative|Alternatives. Its most common usage or acceptance is in the context of specific alternative practices. An early endorsement of the term arose from analyzing alternative medicine movements. 1
Related terms
alternative
pragmatism
relativism
universality
See also
collaboration
correctness
disambiguation
elaboration
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