materialism (philosophical movement)

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In philosophy, a theory that affirms that the basic substance of the world is matter and that the world is known primarily through material forms and processes. It is opposed to idealism, the theory holding that spiritual and ideal is of central importance in the interpretation of experience.
materialism
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024