Pluralism
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Pluralism is a concept which indicates there are many of the things in question - from the word plural.
The concept is used, often in different ways, across a wide range of topics:
- In science, the concept often describes the view that several methods, theories or points of view are legitimate or plausible, see Scientific pluralism.
- For the political philosophical ideal, see Pluralism (political philosophy).
- For the political theory of pluralism, see Pluralism (political theory)
- In philosophy, see Pluralism (metaphysics)
- In ethical theory, see Value pluralism.
- In regard to the possibility of extraterrestrial life, see cosmic pluralism.
- In the sense of holding multiple ecclesiastical offices, see benefice.
- As it relates to the diversity of religions, see religious pluralism.
- In cultural studies, see Cultural pluralism.
- In economics, see Economic pluralism.
- In law, see Legal pluralism