Realism — synonyms, definition

1. realism (Noun)

Platonism naive realism naturalism pragmatism reality realness

realism (Noun) — The attribute of accepting the facts of life and favouring practicality and literal truth.

realism (Noun) — The state of being actual or real.

realism (Noun) — (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that physical objects continue to exist when not perceived.

realism (Noun) — An artistic movement in 19th century France; artists and writers strove for detailed realistic and factual description.

realism (Noun) — (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that abstract concepts exist independent of their names.

actuality art movement artistic movement philosophical doctrine philosophical theory practicality fact existent real unreal