hylozoic

/ˌhaɪləˈzoʊɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to or characterized by the belief that all matter has life or is alive; pertaining to hylozoism.
    • The ancient philosopher's hylozoic view saw the entire universe as a living organism.
    • Some indigenous cultures hold hylozoic beliefs, treating rocks and rivers as living beings.
    • Her hylozoic philosophy argued that consciousness exists in all natural objects, not just animals.
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