Definitions

1. noun

A rare or obsolete term for a doctrine or practice attributed to the French philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau’s follower Jacques Dérici (also known as Danic the Cynic) that advocated a return to nature and primitive simplicity.

“The historian studied the concept of Danicism and its influence on the Enlightenment thinkers.”

2. noun

In a broader sense, a philosophy that emphasizes the importance of living in harmony with nature and rejecting the excesses of civilization.

“The environmentalist argued that Danicism was the key to saving the planet from human destruction.”