Der Materialismus
Example: Der Materialismus erklärt die Welt nur durch materielle Dinge.
Definition
"Materialism" is a philosophical doctrine that explains the world solely through physical matter and material conditions, rejecting spiritual or immaterial explanations. It holds that everything that exists is either made of matter or dependent on material interactions.
Etymology
The word "Materialismus" comes from the Latin 'materialis', meaning 'of matter', combined with the suffix '-ismus', used to form nouns indicating doctrines or systems. Did you know? The term gained prominence in philosophy during the 18th century to describe the belief that only matter is real.
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