metaphysicalism
/mɛtəˌfɪzɪˈkælɪzəm/ · met.a.phy.si.cal.ism
noun
- A philosophical system that focuses on the nature of reality, emphasizing the study of metaphysical concepts and the relationship between mind and matter. The metaphysicalist philosopher argued that the universe is fundamentally a spiritual realm.
noun
- A philosophical movement that seeks to understand the ultimate nature of reality, often involving the study of abstract concepts such as time, space, and causality. The metaphysicalist school of thought has influenced many prominent philosophers throughout history.
Did you know? The term 'metaphysicalism' was popularized by the 17th-century philosopher René Descartes, who argued that the human mind is a non-physical substance that interacts with the physical world.