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Realism

nounid 121261·updated May 18, 2026
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(philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that physical objects continue to exist when not perceived

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naive realismnaturalismpragmatismreality
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Framework definitions

Wordset Dictionary5 sensesview framework →
§1
the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth
§2
(philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that abstract concepts exist independent of their names
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(philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that physical objects continue to exist when not perceived
§4
an artistic movement in 19th century France
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the state of being actual or real

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