animalism








noun

  1. preoccupation with or motivation by sensual, physical, or carnal appetites rather than moral, spiritual, or intellectual forces.
  2. the theory that human beings lack a spiritual nature.

noun

  1. satisfaction of or preoccupation with physical matters; sensuality
  2. the doctrine or belief that man lacks a spiritual nature
  3. a trait or mode of behaviour typical of animals
n.

“the doctrine that man is a mere animal,” 1857, from animal + -ism. Earlier, “exercise of animal faculties; physical exercise” (1831).

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