naturalism

Noun
  1. (philosophy) the doctrine that the world can be understood in scientific terms without recourse to spiritual or supernatural explanations (synset 105982239)
    referred to in: philosophy - the rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics
    is a type of: philosophical doctrine, philosophical theory - a doctrine accepted by adherents to a philosophy
  2. An artistic movement in 19th century France;
    Artists and writers strove for detailed realistic and factual description (synset 108486468)
    is a type of: art movement, artistic movement - a group of artists who agree on general principles
    same as: realism

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