| − | '''Materialism''' is a belief system insisting that existence is limited to what is detectable in some form by the senses—for instance [[matter]], [[light]], and so forth. Materialism denies or downplays the existence of anything not directly detectable by the senses. For example, materialism denies existence of love, thoughts, spirituality, intelligent design, and [[God]]. Materialism overemphasizes the seen, such as material wealth, at the expense of the unseen, such as opportunity or [[faith]]. | + | '''Materialism''' is a belief system insisting that existence is limited to what is detectable in some form by the senses—for instance [[matter]], [[light]], and so forth. Materialism denies or downplays the existence of anything not directly detectable by the senses. For example, materialism denies existence of love, spirituality, intelligent design, and [[God]]. Materialism overemphasizes the seen, such as material wealth, at the expense of the unseen, such as opportunity or [[faith]]. |
| | In politics, materialism overlooks abstract principles and instead focuses on tangible or directly observable characteristics, such as: | | In politics, materialism overlooks abstract principles and instead focuses on tangible or directly observable characteristics, such as: |