Hylopathism
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Hylopathism — Hylopathism, in philosophy, can mean either the belief that some or all matter is sentient or the belief that properties of matter in general give rise to the subjective experience. It is generally opposed to the assertion that consciousness… … Wikipedia
hylopathism — belief in ability of matter to affect the spiritual world Philosophical Isms … Phrontistery dictionary
hylopathism — n. belief in capability of matter to affect spirit. ♦ hylopathist, n … Dictionary of difficult words
hylopathism — hylopˈathism noun (Gr pathos feeling) the doctrine that matter is sentient • • • Main Entry: ↑hyle … Useful english dictionary
Hylopathist — Hy*lop a*thist, n. One who believes in hylopathism. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Panpsychism — Panpsychism, in philosophy, is either the view that all parts of matter involve mind, or the more holistic view that the whole universe is an organism that possesses a mind (see Pantheism and Panentheism). It is thus a stronger and more ambitious … Wikipedia
Hyle — In philosophy, hyle (ύλη) (pronEng|ˈhaɪli) refers to matter or stuff. It can also be the material cause underlying a change in Aristotelian philosophy. The Greeks originally had no word for matter in general, as opposed to raw material suitable… … Wikipedia
Philosophical Isms — Here are 234 different isms, each representing a philosophical, political or moral doctrine or a belief system. In selecting terms for the list, I have deliberately avoided any word which apply ism to a personal name, so that Marxism doesn t… … Phrontistery dictionary
