Synonyms: naturalism
Definition: (philosophy) the doctrine that the world can be understood in scientific terms without recourse to spiritual or supernatural explanations
Similar words: philosophical doctrine, philosophical theory
Definition: a doctrine accepted by adherents to a philosophy
Synonyms: realism, naturalism
Definition: an artistic movement in 19th century France; artists and writers strove for detailed realistic and factual description
Similar words: art movement, artistic movement
Definition: a group of artists who agree on general principles