applying modern standards / morals to a past era

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Is there a word for "applying modern standards / morals to a past era"? Something like "anachronism" but not quite. An example of this would be to criticize a public figure from centuries ago for owning slaves.

score 4 · Accepted Answer · answered Jul 29 '13 at 20:38

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Presentism seems to be what you're looking for.

Definition here.

answered Jul 29 '13 at 20:38

JeffSahol

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applying modern standards / morals to a past era

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