essenism

/ɛˈsɛnɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

A philosophical or metaphysical theory, especially one that emphasizes the idea that the physical world is merely a manifestation of a higher reality or a spiritual dimension.

“The scholar’s work was heavily influenced by various forms of essenism, which she integrated into her own research on the nature of existence.”

Synonyms

  • ideationalism
  • metaphysicism

Antonyms

  • materialism
  • physicalism