noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The belief that the conscious perception of the world is actually an internal replica of the world in the mind of the beholder. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   Realistic representation of the world in art. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

artepistemological dualismepistemological dualismindirect realismindirect realisminternal perception

Etymology

From representational + -ism.

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