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    Nat·u·ral·ism
    /ˈnaCH(ə)rəˌliz(ə)m/

    noun

    • 1. (in art and literature) a style and theory of representation based on the accurate depiction of detail: "his attack on naturalism in TV drama"
    • 2. the philosophical belief that everything arises from natural properties and causes, and supernatural or spiritual explanations are excluded or discounted: "this romanticized attitude to the world did conflict with his avowed naturalism"
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  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › naturalismNaturalism Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Naturalism is a term that can refer to different philosophical, artistic, or literary approaches based on naturalism or realism. Learn the synonyms, examples, and history of naturalism from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

  4. www.britannica.com › topic › naturalism-philosophyNaturalism | Realism, Empiricism & Materialism | Britannica

    Mar 22, 2024 · Naturalism is a theory that relates scientific method to philosophy by affirming that all beings and events in the universe are natural. Learn about naturalism's scope, history, and contrast with materialism, as well as Chinese philosophy's humanism and unity of man and heaven.

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  6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Naturalism_(philosophy)Naturalism (philosophy) - Wikipedia

    In philosophy, naturalism is the idea that only natural laws and forces (as opposed to supernatural ones) operate in the universe. In its primary sense, it is also known as ontological naturalism, metaphysical naturalism, pure naturalism, philosophical naturalism and antisupernaturalism.

  7. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › naturalismNATURALISM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Naturalism is a style of art, literature, theatre and film that shows people and experiences as they really are, without idealization or stylization. Learn more about the history, features and examples of naturalism from the Cambridge Dictionary.

  8. plato.stanford.edu › entries › naturalismNaturalism - Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy

    Feb 22, 2007 · The term “naturalism” has no very precise meaning in contemporary philosophy. Its current usage derives from debates in America in the first half of the last century. The self-proclaimed “naturalists” from that period included John Dewey, Ernest Nagel, Sidney Hook and Roy Wood Sellars.

  9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › naturalismNaturalism - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Naturalism is the belief that nothing exists beyond the natural world. Instead of using supernatural or spiritual explanations, naturalism focuses on explanations that come from the laws of nature. Beyond the belief that everything can be explained using nature, naturalism is also a term for a particular style of art and literature from the ...

  10. www.dictionary.com › browse › naturalismNATURALISM Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Naturalism is a technique of treating subject matter that presents, through volume of detail, a deterministic view of human life and actions. It can also refer to a philosophy, a theory of writing, or a doctrine of religion. See synonyms, origin, and usage examples from various sources.

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