e/Idolon specus

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has glosseng: An idolon (or eidolon) specus is a form of prejudice, by which someone inappropriately extends norms or tenets that apply to his own culture and social group, or to his own preferences. Racism, sexism and, more generally chauvinism are examples of idola specus, but the concept goes beyond them to the criticism of all forms of irreflexive subjectivity or individual predisposition.
lexicalizationeng: Idolon specus
instance of(noun) a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
prejudice, preconception, bias
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has glossspa: Idola especus es una forma de prejuicio por la cual alguien de manera inapropiada extiende las normas que se aplican a su misma cultura y grupo social, o a sus propias preferencias. Se trata de una locución latina que significa literalmente "ídolos de las cavernas".
lexicalizationspa: Idolos de la caverna
lexicalizationspa: Ídolos de la caverna

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