1. the theory that knowledge is merely subjective and that there is no external or objective truth
Usage: philosophy
2. the practice of basing judgments and interpretations on personal feelings and opinions rather than external facts

Examples

• The philosopher rejected subjectivism in favor of objective moral truths.
• Critics accused the judge of subjectivism in his controversial ruling.
• Her subjectivism made it difficult to have rational discussions about politics.
• The art critic’s subjectivism colored every review he wrote.
• Scientific method aims to minimize subjectivism through controlled experiments.
• The debate centered on whether ethics involves subjectivism or universal principles.