immaterialism
/ˌɪməˈtɪriəˌlɪzəm/
noun
- A philosophical theory that physical objects do not exist independently of the mind that perceives them.
- Immaterialism suggests that tables and chairs only exist when someone is looking at them.
- The student wrote an essay comparing immaterialism with realism.
- Bishop Berkeley is famous for his philosophy of immaterialism.
- The belief that spiritual or mental reality is more important than physical possessions.
- His immaterialism led him to donate all his money to charity.
- The movement promoted immaterialism as a way to find happiness without wealth.
- Some religions teach a form of immaterialism that values the soul over the body.
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