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Materialism is the philosophical argument that the whole of existence if composed of matter. It is the philosophical opposite of [[Idealism]], which holds that the universe is composed of ideas. | Materialism is the philosophical argument that the whole of existence if composed of matter. It is the philosophical opposite of [[Idealism]], which holds that the universe is composed of ideas. | ||
| − | A materialist believes that all phenomena can be explained based on physical matter, and the interactions between this phyiscal matter and nothing else. As such, | + | A materialist believes that all phenomena can be explained based on physical matter, and the interactions between this phyiscal matter and nothing else. As such, ghosts or spirits could be explained as electromagnetic fluxuations. |
Outside of Philosophical discussions, Materialism refers to a person who actively seeks and/or values 'material' things, such as money or [[sports car|sports cars]], over spiritual enlightenment. | Outside of Philosophical discussions, Materialism refers to a person who actively seeks and/or values 'material' things, such as money or [[sports car|sports cars]], over spiritual enlightenment. | ||
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Revision as of 04:18, April 1, 2008
Materialism is the philosophical argument that the whole of existence if composed of matter. It is the philosophical opposite of Idealism, which holds that the universe is composed of ideas.
A materialist believes that all phenomena can be explained based on physical matter, and the interactions between this phyiscal matter and nothing else. As such, ghosts or spirits could be explained as electromagnetic fluxuations.
Outside of Philosophical discussions, Materialism refers to a person who actively seeks and/or values 'material' things, such as money or sports cars, over spiritual enlightenment.
