Pluralism 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 art, the art of the current period where every style is practiced, characterizing late 20th and early 21st century Contemporary art, see also painting and History of painting - Contemporary painting in the 21st Century.
• 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

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See also

• Global Centre for Pluralism in Ottawa, Canada