atomism
- noun
- /ˈætəˌmɪzəm/
- Specialized
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atomismo psicológico
- The concept of atomism suggests that understanding human psychology requires analyzing it into its most basic sensory elements.
Examples
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According to the theory of atomism, our complex thoughts are built from simple elements like feelings and sensations.
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There are really beautiful and deep, but eventually she changed her mind about atomism and rejected it.
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As communitas requires a shared cultural script and values, the costumes may be the most essential and time-honored means by which atomism is transcended and a feeling of solidarity is inspired.
Academic text (1999) -
To guess the existence or properties of objects beyond the reach of our knowledge, to explain a complex visible with a simple invisible, that is the kind of intuitive intelligence atomism has afforded us, thanks to individuals like Dalton and Boltzmann...
Academic text (2004) -
Throughout the earlier two films, Nolan explores the social atomism and the sharp divisions within Gotham's society that prevent her from being a true polis capable of exercising true judgment.
Blog text (27) -
Philosophers who study atomism believe that all mental experiences can be explained by breaking them down into simpler components.
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Etymology
Atomism comes from the Greek atomos, which means 'uncut' and comes from a- 'not' and tomos 'cut'. So in psychology atomism is the idea that the mind is built from very small, simple parts like sensations and feelings, which explains why the same word is used for this view.