noun
metaphysical materialism
A technical term in philosophy referring to a form of materialism that is grounded in metaphysical principles, as opposed to dialectical materialism.
マルクスは形而上学的唯物論を批判し、弁証法的唯物論を提唱した。
Marx criticized metaphysical materialism and advocated dialectical materialism.
Dialectical materialism, which incorporates change and contradiction, in contrast to the static nature of metaphysical materialism.
Compound of 形而上学的 (metaphysical) + 唯物論 (materialism). The term is a direct translation of the Western philosophical concept.