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NATURALISM
naturalism
(noun) (philosophy) the doctrine that the world can be understood in scientific terms without recourse to spiritual or supernatural explanations
naturalism, realism
(noun) an artistic movement in 19th century France; artists and writers strove for detailed realistic and factual description
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
naturalism (countable and uncountable, plural naturalisms)
A state of nature; conformity to nature.
The doctrine that denies a supernatural agency in the miracles and revelations recorded in religious texts and in spiritual influences.
(philosophy) Any system of philosophy which refers the phenomena of nature as a blind force or forces acting necessarily or according to fixed laws, excluding origination or direction by a will.
(philosophy) A doctrine which denies a strong separation between scientific and philosophic methodologies and/or topics
(arts) A movement in theatre, film, and literature that seeks to replicate a believable everyday reality, as opposed to such movements as romanticism or surrealism, in which subjects may receive highly symbolic or idealistic treatment.
(nonstandard) naturism, nudism, social nudity.
Usage notes
• Referring to nudism or naturism as naturalism has been considered an error for several decades.
Source: Wiktionary
Nat"u*ral*ism, n. Etym: [Cf. F. naturalisme.]
1. A state of nature; conformity to nature.
2. (Metaph.)
Definition: The doctrine of those who deny a supernatural agency in the miracles and revelations recorded in the Bible, and in spiritual influences; also, any system of philosophy which refers the phenomena of nature to a blind force or forces acting necessarily or according to fixed laws, excluding origination or direction by one intelligent will.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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