naturalism

• Substantiv, das eine philosophische Lehre bezeichnet, nach der die Welt allein mit naturwissenschaftlichen Begriffen ohne Rückgriff auf geistige oder übernatürliche Erklärungen verstanden werden kann, oder eine Kunstströmung des 19. Jahrhunderts, die eine detaillierte, realistische und sachliche Darstellung anstrebt.

A noun referring to a philosophical doctrine that the world can be understood in scientific terms without recourse to spiritual or supernatural explanations, or an artistic movement in 19th century France striving for detailed realistic and factual description.

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1. Philosophical doctrineC1formal

   The belief that the world can be fully understood through scientific methods and natural laws, without needing spiritual or supernatural explanations.

   Naturalismus

   • Naturalism rejects the idea of divine intervention in natural processes.
   • Many modern scientists adhere to a form of naturalism.
   • The philosopher argued that naturalism provides a complete framework for understanding reality.

   Synonymematerialismphysicalism

   Antonymeidealismspiritualismsupernaturalism

2. Artistic movementB2formalart

   A 19th-century French artistic and literary movement that aimed for detailed, realistic, and factual depiction of everyday life.

   Naturalismus

   • Émile Zola was a leading figure in literary naturalism.
   • The painting exemplifies the naturalism movement with its precise, unidealized portrayal of rural life.
   • Naturalism in art focused on accurate observation rather than romanticized subjects.

   Antonymeabstractionidealismromanticismstylization