sensualism
1Sensualism — or Sensationalism is a philosophical doctrine of the theory of knowledge, according to which sensations and perception are basic and most important form of true cognition. It may oppose abstract ideas. The basic principle of sensualism is there… …
2Sensualism — Sen su*al*ism, n. [Cf. F. sensualisme.] 1. The condition or character of one who is sensual; subjection to sensual feelings and appetite; sensuality. [1913 Webster] 2. (Philos.) The doctrine that all our ideas, or the operations of the… …
3sensualism — [sen′sho͞o əliz΄əm] n. 1. frequent or excessive indulgence in sensual pleasures 2. SENSATIONALISM (sense 2) sensualist n. sensualistic adj …
4Sensualism — philosophical theory in which sensations and perception are the basic and most important form of true cognition. This opposes realism. The base principle of sensualism is there is not anything in mind, which hasn t been in feelings . Philosophers …
5sensualism — noun a) Addiction to or obsession with sensual pleasures or affairs He [Locke] repudiated any supposed dowry of original truths or innate or connate ideas, and endeavored to show how, by acting on the report of the senses and personal experience …
6sensualism — noun Date: 1813 persistent or excessive pursuit of sensual pleasures and interests • sensualist noun • sensualistic adjective …
7sensualism — /sen shooh euh liz euhm/, n. 1. subjection to sensual appetites; sensuality. 2. Philos. sensationalism (def. 3). [1795 1805; SENSUAL + ISM] * * * …
8sensualism — 1. Domination by the emotions. 2. Indulgence in sensory pleasures. [L. sensualis, endowed with feeling, fr. sentio, to feel] * * * sen·su·al·ism sench (ə )wə .liz əm, sen shə .liz n persistent or excessive pursuit of sensual pleasures and… …
9sensualism — (Roget s Thesaurus II) noun The quality or condition of being sensuous: sensuality, sensuousness, voluptuousness. See PAIN …
10sensualism — sen·su·al·ism || senʃʊəlɪzm n. sensuality, indulgence in physical or sensory pleasures; principle that goodness is judged by gratification of the senses (Philosophy) …
