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presentationism — presentationist, n., adj. /prez euhn tay sheuh niz euhm, pree zen /, n. Epistemology. the doctrine that in perception, or in all forms of knowledge, there is an immediate awareness of the things perceived. Also called presentative realism. [1835… … Universalium
presentationism — n. Philos. the doctrine that in perception the mind has immediate cognition of the object. Derivatives: presentationist n. * * * ˌ ̷ ̷(ˌ) ̷ ̷ˈtāshəˌnizəm noun ( s) : monism 1 b compare representationism * * * presentationist, n., adj. /prez euhn… … Useful english dictionary
neorealism — neorealist, n., adj. /nee oh ree euh liz euhm/, n. 1. (sometimes cap.) any of various movements in literature, art, etc., that are considered as a return to a more realistic style. 2. a philosophy developed chiefly by 20th century American… … Universalium
presentationism — /prɛzənˈteɪʃənɪzəm/ (say prezuhn tayshuhnizuhm) noun the doctrine that perception is an immediate cognition of ideas. –presentationist, noun, adjective …
neorealism — “+ noun Etymology: ne + realism 1. : new realism 2. : a revived realism like the postwar Italian movies of consequence, the novels have turned to neorealism, with truth taking the place of a happier ending New Yorker * * * … Useful english dictionary
