Presentism (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. the centering of present-day attitudes, values, and concepts in the interpretation of historical events: Presentism and failure to understand the political themes of the book in their historical context have led to many poorly informed modern criticisms of it.
  2. the metaphysical doctrine that only things that are present exist.
Presentism (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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