hylozoism

/haɪˌloʊˈzoʊɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

a philosophical theory that living organisms are infused with a vital force or spirit that is identical with matter or the universe.

“The ancient Greek philosopher proposed a theory of hylozoism, suggesting that everything is imbued with a living essence.”

Synonyms

  • panpsychism
  • vitalism

Antonyms

  • materialism
  • mechanism