唯物論
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Meanings
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Philosophical doctrine that matter is the fundamental substance in nature, and that all phenomena, including mental aspects, are results of material interactions.
Materialism holds that the mind is also a function of matter.
He analyzed history from a materialist standpoint.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が唯物論を唱えるfor someone to advocate materialism
That philosopher advocated materialism.
- 唯物論に基づく〈考え方〉a way of thinking based on materialism
His theory is a way of thinking based on materialism.
- 唯物論的な〈考え方〉a materialistic (view/approach)
He holds a materialistic view.