materialism

Meanings

• noun

  The belief that physical matter is the only reality or substance; the philosophical position that the world as we know it is nothing but matter.

  - "Materialism is a philosophical belief that focuses on physical matter and the material world."
  - "John is an avid materialist, always prioritizing possessions over experiences."

• noun

  A tendency to give importance to material wealth and possessions.

  - "Consumer culture promotes materialism, encouraging people to buy more than they need."
  - "Materialism can lead to feelings of emptiness and dissatisfaction, even with abundant possessions."

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Antonyms

idealism

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Synonyms

philosophical materialism , physicalism

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with materialism
maternal , material , vital

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Variants

List of all variants of materialism that leads to same result
materialism , materialisms , materialist , materialists , anti-materialism , anti-materialist , anti-materialistic , antimaterialism , antimaterialist , antimaterialistic , dialectical materialism , dialectical materialisms , historical materialism , historical materialisms

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Etymology

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From Latin materialis, meaning 'pertaining to matter' or 'material'.

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Trivia

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1. Materialism was a popular philosophical position during the Enlightenment era.

2. Some scientists argue that materialism is a necessary assumption for understanding the natural world.

3. Materialism is sometimes used interchangeably with the term 'physicalism'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Consumerism: A social and economic order that encourages the production and consumption of goods and services in ever-increasing amounts.

2. Hedonism: The belief that pleasure or happiness is the highest good and the proper end of human conduct.

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Culture

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Materialism has been a significant theme in literature, art, and philosophy throughout history. In art, materialism is often explored through the representation of luxury and wealth. In literature, materialism is a common theme in works that critique consumer culture and the pursuit of material possessions. In philosophy, materialism has been debated since ancient times, with arguments for and against the belief that matter is the only reality.

How to Memorize "materialism"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize materialism, imagine a world where physical matter is the only reality and people prioritize possessions above all else.
   - Imagine a person who is deeply focused on accumulating wealth and material possessions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate materialism with the pursuit of wealth and possessions.
   - Think of materialism as the opposite of spirituality or intangible values.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Matter is the only reality - remember the 'M' in materialism stands for matter.
   - Material possessions are the focus - remember the 'P' in materialism stands for possessions.

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