particularism

• Nom désignant une doctrine ou une pratique qui privilégie les détails particuliers, les cas individuels ou les intérêts privés par rapport aux principes généraux ou universels.

A noun referring to a principle or practice that emphasizes a focus on specific details, individual cases, or particular interests rather than general or universal principles.

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1. Focus on specific aspectsC1formal

   A tendency to focus on specific details, interests, or groups rather than general principles or universal standards.

   particularisme

   • The politician's particularism led him to prioritize local issues over national policy.
   • In academic research, particularism can hinder the development of broad theories.
   • The company's particularism meant it only catered to a niche market.

   Synonymeslocalismparochialismparticularityprovincialismsectarianismsectionalism

   Antonymesholismuniversalism

2. C2formal

   A political or social theory that emphasizes the importance of specific groups, communities, or identities over universal norms.

   particularisme (politique ou social)

   • The debate between universalism and particularism is central to modern political philosophy.
   • Particularism in ethics argues that moral obligations are context-dependent.
   • The movement's particularism was criticized for excluding outsiders.

   Synonymescommunalismlocalismparochialism

   Antonymesuniversalism