realism (philosophical movement)

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In philosophy, a theory that holds that in human knowledge objects are grasped and seen as they really are in their existence outside and independently of the mind. It is opposed to idealism, the theory holding that spiritual and ideal is of central importance in the interpretation of experience.
realism
Accepted term: 13-May-2024