Contextualism
Pronunciation: /ˈˌkɑntɛksˌtʃuəɫˈɪzəm/
Contextualism (noun)
- A view that the meaning of a word or statement depends on the situation around it.
- A view in ethics that what is right can depend on the specific circumstances, not only fixed rules.
- A view in law that decisions should consider the facts of each case, rather than applying rules mechanically.
Examples
- In contextualism, meaning depends on context, not just the words.
- Contextualism says the same sentence can mean different things in different contexts.