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naturalism

na·tu·ra·lism

US/ˈnætʃrʌˌlɪzʌm/ uncommon

noun

1.

(philosophy) the doctrine that the world can be understood in scientific terms without recourse to spiritual or supernatural explanations

2.

an artistic movement in 19th century France; artists and writers strove for detailed realistic and factual description

Synonyms

Origin

From natural + -ism. Compare French naturalisme.

Phrases

  • metaphysical naturalism
  • religious naturalism
  • spiritual naturalism

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