animalism
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- noun
- /ˈænɪməlɪzəm/
- Formal
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animalismo
- In many cultures, animalism is embraced as a belief that emphasizes the physical over the spiritual, highlighting our connection to the natural world.
Examples
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The debate surrounding animalism raises questions about the morality of viewing humans as solely driven by their animalistic tendencies.
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This, my friends, is animalism in practice.
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From animalism we came, and to animalism we will return.
Academic text (2010) -
We'll leave that for now and go back to our discussion on animalism.
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All the animalism in his nature was expressed in this laugh.
Academic text (2009) -
For animalism to prosper we must convert all the animals on all the farms.
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Our efforts must be directed at feeding ourselves, arming ourselves, barricading our borders and defending animalism.
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Though Boxer is admirably adamant in his understanding of animalism, he is not bright enough to articulate his arguments when he sees politics infiltrating his belief system.
Blog text (22) -
The philosopher argued that animalism challenges the notion of a spiritual essence in humans, asserting that we are driven primarily by our instincts.
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Etymology
Animalism comes from the simple word animal, which comes from Latin anima meaning 'breath' or 'soul'. So in philosophy animalism is the idea that people are just animals, the living, breathing part of us, and do not have a separate spiritual nature.