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naïve realism

naïve realism noun: the theory that perception supplies direct awareness of the external world.

Noun

naïve realism (uncountable)

  1. The theory that perception supplies direct awareness of the external world
    Synonyms:
    common sense realism, direct realism

Synonyms of naïve realism

  • common sense realism
  • direct realism

Questions about naïve realism

What does naïve realism mean?
Naïve realism means the theory that perception supplies direct awareness of the external world.
What part of speech is naïve realism?
Naïve realism is a noun.

Words near naïve realism in the dictionary

  1. naïfly
  2. naïfness
  3. naïfs
  4. naïs
  5. naïve
  6. naïve realism
  7. naïve realist
  8. naïve realists
  9. naïvely
  10. naïveness
  11. naïver

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