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Idolon specus
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.
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