Philosophical term referring to the doctrine that matter is the fundamental substance in nature, and that all phenomena, including mental aspects, are results of material interactions. Often contrasted with idealism. Cross-referenced with 唯物論.
See also: 唯物論
Materialism holds that consciousness is also a product of matter.
彼の哲学は物質論に基づいている。
His philosophy is based on materialism.
Compound of 物質 (matter, substance) and 論 (theory, discourse). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; it is a Sino-Japanese term used in philosophical contexts.