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energetism

energetism

9.9
A view that all things are forms of energy
  • noun
  • /ˌɛnərˈdʒɛtɪzəm/
  • Archaic
translation icon : energetismo
  • The philosophy of energetism proposes that all matter and processes are essentially just forms of energy.

Examples

  • Ostwald is best known for his advocacy of energetism, which shaped his views on science and philosophy.

  • Many debates in early twentieth-century science were influenced by energetism and its challenge to traditional materialism.

  • The theory of energetism is intriguing.

  • Many scientists are exploring energetism in their research.

  • Many debates in early twentieth-century science were influenced by energetism and its challenge to traditional materialism.

  • Ostwald is best known for his advocacy of energetism, which shaped his views on science and philosophy.

  • The philosophy of energetism proposes that all matter and processes are essentially just forms of energy.

Synonyms

dynamism
vsenergetism
  • Specialized
1 9.1

The idea that the world is moved by inner forces, not by matter

focuses specifically on transformations of energy rather than any immanent force
energetic monism
vsenergetism
  • Formal
9.9

A view that everything is made of energy and all change is energy changing form

has identical core claim but named differently as a broader doctrine

Surface Forms

energetism singular
energetisms plural

Morphology

energetism = energetic (transparent) = energet + ism

Formed by adding the doctrinal/school-forming suffix '-ism' to 'energetic' (relating to energy), yielding a theory about energy.

Etymology

The word energetism comes from the Greek root energet- meaning 'active' or 'work' and shares the same root as the common word energy. So, energetism is the idea that all things are really forms or changes of 'energy', which explains its modern meaning.