noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Refers to the philosophical doctrine or a general attitude of pursuing ideals, often contrasted with realism.
He acts based on idealism.
Idealistic ways of thinking sometimes clash with reality.
Realism, the opposite of idealism; focuses on practical reality rather than ideals.
An ideal or dream; 理想主義 is the broader philosophy or attitude of pursuing such ideals.
理想主義 (idealism) pursues an ideal or perfect vision, while リアリズム focuses on accepting and portraying actual conditions.
Compound of 理想 (ideal) + 主義 (doctrine, -ism). The term is a calque from Western philosophical vocabulary.