animalism

• 名词，指认为人本质上仅为动物、没有精神本性的学说；也指沉溺于肉体欲望和感官满足。

A noun referring to the doctrine that human beings are purely animal in nature and lack a spiritual nature, or a preoccupation with satisfying physical drives and appetites.

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1. Philosophical doctrineC1formal

   The belief that humans are entirely animal in nature, without a spiritual or immortal soul.

   哲学学说

   • The philosopher's writings on animalism challenged traditional religious views.
   • Animalism argues that consciousness is a product of biological processes.
   • Critics of animalism claim it reduces human experience to mere biology.

   同义词materialismnaturalismphysicalism

   反义词spiritualism

2. Preoccupation with physical desiresC1formal

   A focus on satisfying basic physical needs and instincts, such as hunger, sex, and aggression.

   兽性

   • The novel explores the descent of its characters into pure animalism.
   • His lifestyle was one of unchecked animalism, driven by pleasure and impulse.
   • The film critiques the animalism of modern consumer culture.

   同义词carnalityphysicalitysensualismsensuality

   反义词asceticismidealismspirituality