Aristotelian realism
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realism — /ree euh liz euhm/, n. 1. interest in or concern for the actual or real, as distinguished from the abstract, speculative, etc. 2. the tendency to view or represent things as they really are. 3. Fine Arts. a. treatment of forms, colors, space, etc … Universalium
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Richard Ithamar Aaron — (November 6 1901 – March 29 1987) was a Welsh philosopher. Early life and educationBorn in Blaendulais, Glamorgan, Aaron was the son of a draper, William Aaron, and his wife, Margaret Griffith. He was educated at Ystalyfera Grammar School,… … Wikipedia
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