noun
reflection theory
A philosophical term, often associated with epistemology or the theory of knowledge, referring to the idea that consciousness reflects reality. Compare with 模写説.
See also: 模写説
反映論は、認識が外界の反映であると考える立場だ。
Reflection theory is the position that cognition is a reflection of the external world.
模写説 is a related concept often translated as 'copy theory' or 'picture theory', emphasizing a more direct copying of reality, while 反映論 focuses on the reflective aspect of consciousness.
Compound of 反映 (reflection) + 論 (theory). The exact historical origin is uncertain, but it is a modern philosophical term likely coined in the context of Western philosophy.