sensualism

Meanings

• noun

  A philosophy that emphasizes the enjoyment of sensory experiences and the value of the physical senses.

• noun

  The appreciation of beauty or pleasure in the physical senses, especially sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sensualism
adulism , altruism , calvinism , capitalism , consulism , humanism , militarism , paternalism , plagiarism , rationalism , socialism , theologism , utilitarianism

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Variants

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sensualism , sensualisms , sensualist , sensualistic , sensualists

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'sensus' meaning 'sense' and the suffix '-alism'.

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Trivia

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1. Sensualism was a popular philosophical movement during the 17th and 18th centuries in Europe.

2. The term 'sensualism' was first used in English in the late 16th century.

3. Sensualism is sometimes confused with hedonism, but the two are not exactly the same. While hedonism emphasizes pleasure as the ultimate goal, sensualism emphasizes the value of sensory experiences themselves.

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Related Concepts

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1. Empiricism: A philosophical approach that emphasizes the role of experience and evidence, especially sensory perception, in the formation of ideas, over the idea of innate ideas or traditions.

2. Hedonism: A philosophy that emphasizes pleasure and happiness as the highest good and the ultimate goal of human life.

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Culture

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Sensualism has been a significant theme in literature, art, and philosophy throughout history. In literature, it has been explored in works such as John Sinclair's 'The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman' and Marquise de Sade's '120 Days of Sodom'. In art, it has been depicted in various forms, such as the Baroque period's emphasis on dramatic lighting and exaggerated emotion. In philosophy, sensualism is associated with empiricism and the belief that knowledge comes primarily from sensory experience.

How to Memorize "sensualism"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person enjoying various sensory experiences, such as tasting a delicious meal, smelling a rose, feeling the texture of silk, and listening to beautiful music.

2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Savor Sensations Sensually' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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