ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Representationalism

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Representationalism is a noun meaning (philosophy) The belief that the conscious perception of the world is actually an internal replica of the world in the mind of the beholder.

Meaning

(philosophy) The belief that the conscious perception of the world is actually an internal replica of the world in the mind of the beholder.

More Meanings

  1. (art) Realistic representation of the world in art.

Word Forms

Synonyms for representationalism

Depending on context, synonyms include realism.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include representationism, reflectionism, presentationism, projectionism, perceptionism, irrealism.

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