Moral Absolutism

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noun a person who believes in or advocates absolute principles or doctrines

adjective relating to or adhering to absolutism; absolute

  • The philosopher believed in an absolutist approach to ethics, where certain actions are always right or wrong.
  • My friend has a very absolutist view on politics - she thinks her way is the only right way.
  • Some people call him an absolutist because he never changes his mind, no matter what.
  • Her absolutist attitude towards life leaves no room for compromise or flexibility.