antirealism

Meanings

• noun

  A philosophical position that denies the objective reality of things and asserts that reality is a mere mental construct.

  - "Antirealism challenges the notion that there is an objective reality."
  - "In art, antirealism rejects the representation of things as they appear in the physical world."

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Variants

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anti-realism , anti-realisms , anti-realist , anti-realists , antirealism , antirealisms , antirealist , antirealists

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Etymology

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Anti- (opposed to) + realism (the belief in the independent existence of things)

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Trivia

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1. Antirealism was a prominent movement in 20th century philosophy, particularly in the fields of linguistics and metaphysics.

2. The term 'antirealism' was first used in the context of art criticism in the late 19th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Idealism: A philosophical position that holds that reality is fundamentally mental or spiritual, rather than physical.

2. Realism: A philosophical position that holds that reality exists independently of our perception of it.

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Culture

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Antirealism has been influential in various fields such as philosophy, art, and literature. In philosophy, antirealism denies the existence of objective reality and asserts that reality is a mere mental construct. In art, antirealism rejects the representation of things as they appear in the physical world, instead focusing on the artist's subjective interpretation. In literature, antirealism can be seen in works that challenge traditional narrative structures and explore the limits of reality.

How to Memorize "antirealism"

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   - Imagine a world where reality is a mere mental construct. What does that mean for the way we perceive and interact with the world?

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'antirealism' with the idea of subjective reality.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'antirealism' is the opposite of 'realism' and denies the objective reality of things.

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