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Physicalism (Noun)

Meaning

(philosophy) the philosophical theory that matter is the only reality.

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Examples

  • Physicalism is often seen as a form of materialism, which holds that the only substance or reality is matter.
  • The philosopher's argument for physicalism was based on the idea that consciousness can be reduced to purely physical processes in the brain.
  • Critics of physicalism argue that it fails to account for the subjective nature of conscious experience.
  • Physicalism is often contrasted with dualism, which posits the existence of a non-physical realm of mind or spirit.
  • The rise of modern science and the success of physical explanations for natural phenomena have led many philosophers to adopt physicalism as a metaphysical framework.

Synonyms

  • Materialism

Hypernyms

  • Philosophical Doctrine

Hyponyms

  • Dialectical Materialism
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