Het naturalisme
Example: Het naturalisme verklaart menselijke gedragingen door natuurwetten.
Definition
"Het naturalisme" in philosophy refers to the view that everything arises from natural properties and causes, excluding supernatural explanations. It explains human behaviors and phenomena solely based on natural laws and scientific understanding.
Etymology
The term "het naturalisme" comes from the Dutch word 'natuur' meaning nature, combined with the suffix '-isme' used to denote ideologies or movements. It reflects a belief system centered on nature as the fundamental reality, emerging in the 19th century alongside scientific progress.
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