pseudoism

/sjuːˈdɔɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

The doctrine or theory that the material world has no reality but is a mere product of the mind or imagination.

“The philosopher was criticized for her pseudoism, which suggested that reality was purely subjective.”

2. noun

A form of idealism that denies the existence of the material world.

“The pseudoist philosopher argued that the material world was an illusion created by the human mind.”

3. noun

A philosophical theory that holds that the material world is a mere projection of the mind or spirit.

“The pseudoist view of reality has been influential in the development of various philosophical and spiritual movements.”

Synonyms

  • idealism
  • subjectivism

Antonyms

  • materialism
  • realism