Physicalism vs. Idealism
Difference Between Physicalism and Idealism
Physicalismnoun
(philosophy) A philosophical position holding that everything which exists is no more extensive than its physical properties; that is, that there are no kinds of things other than physical things, which all are of logically procedural nature based on fundamental laws at their deepest level of causality.
Idealismnoun
The property of a person of having high ideals that are usually unrealizable or at odds with practical life.
Physicalismnoun
(philosophy) the philosophical theory that matter is the only reality
Idealismnoun
The practice or habit of giving or attributing ideal form or character to things; treatment of things in art or literature according to ideal standards or patterns;—opposed to realism.
Idealismnoun
(philosophy) An approach to philosophical enquiry, which asserts that direct and immediate knowledge can only be had of ideas or mental pictures.
Idealismnoun
(philosophy) the philosophical theory that ideas are the only reality
Idealismnoun
impracticality by virtue of thinking of things in their ideal form rather than as they really are
Idealismnoun
elevated ideals or conduct; the quality of believing that ideals should be pursued
