noun
- Plural of immoralism; philosophical or ethical positions that reject or deny the validity of moral principles or moral distinctions.
- Instances or expressions of immoral behavior or principles; acts or doctrines that violate accepted moral standards.
Usage: formal; philosophical
Usage: general usage
Examples
- The philosopher critiqued various immoralisms that emerged in the 20th century.
- Some critics argue that certain immoralisms undermine the foundations of civil society.
- The debate centered on whether immoralisms could ever be philosophically justified.
- Historical immoralisms have been documented across many cultures and time periods.
- The author rejected all forms of immoralisms in her ethical framework.
- Academic discussions of immoralisms often reference Nietzsche and other thinkers.