Eiyleistettävä

Eiyleistettävä is a Finnish adjective that translates to "ununiversalizable" or "not generalizable" in English. It describes something that cannot be made into a general rule or principle that applies to all cases. This concept often arises in philosophical discussions, particularly concerning ethics and epistemology.

When something is eiyleistettävä, it means that its application or validity is highly specific to a particular context, situation, or individual. Attempts to broaden its scope or apply it universally would lead to inaccuracies, contradictions, or unintended consequences. For example, a moral decision based on a unique set of circumstances might be considered eiyleistettävä if it cannot serve as a guideline for all similar ethical dilemmas.

In epistemology, the term might refer to knowledge or a belief that is so subjective or dependent on personal experience that it cannot be shared or verified by others in a generalizable way. It highlights the limitations of imposing uniform standards or frameworks onto phenomena that are inherently diverse or idiosyncratic. The opposite of eiyleistettävä would be yleistettävä, meaning generalizable or universalizable.