naturalism
US /ˈnætʃ.ɚ.əl.ɪ.zəm/
UK /ˈnætʃ.ɚ.əl.ɪ.zəm/
1.
a style and theory of representation based on the accurate depiction of detail.
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The artist's work is characterized by its strong sense of naturalism.
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The play aimed for complete naturalism in its dialogue and setting.
2.
a philosophical viewpoint according to which everything arises from natural properties and causes, and supernatural or spiritual explanations are excluded or discounted.
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Philosophical naturalism asserts that only natural laws and forces operate in the world.
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He adopted a stance of scientific naturalism, rejecting supernatural explanations for phenomena.