Physicalism
Physicalism
Physicalism (pronounced fiz-uh-kuhl-iz-uhm) is a philosophical position asserting that everything which exists is no more extensive than its physical properties. It is also known as materialism. The term "Physicalism" was introduced in the literature by Otto Neurath in 1931.
Etymology
The term "Physicalism" comes from the word "physical", which is derived from the Latin word "physica", meaning "natural science". The suffix "-ism" is used to denote a system of belief or ideology.
Related Terms
- Materialism: A form of philosophical monism which holds that matter is the fundamental substance in nature, and that all things, including mental aspects and consciousness, are results of material interactions.
- Monism: The philosophical view that a variety of existing things can be explained in terms of a single reality or substance.
- Dualism: A view in the philosophy of mind that mental phenomena are non-physical, or that the mind and body are distinct and separable.
- Idealism: The group of philosophies which assert that reality, or reality as we can know it, is fundamentally mental, mentally constructed, or otherwise immaterial.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Physicalism
- Wikipedia's article - Physicalism
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