Sensualism: meaning, definitions and examples

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sensualism

[ ˈsɛnʃʊəˌlɪz(ə)m ]

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philosophy

The philosophical doctrine that all knowledge is derived from the senses and that there are no innate ideas.

Synonyms

empiricism, materialism, naturalism

Examples of usage

Sensualism suggests that our experiences shape our understanding of the world.
In sensualism, the mind is seen as a blank slate at birth, with all knowledge gained through sensory experiences.

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literature

An artistic movement that emphasizes the physical and sensual aspects of human experience.

Synonyms

hedonism, pleasure-seeking, sensuality

Examples of usage

The poetry of the Romantic period often reflects themes of sensualism and nature.
Sensualism in literature celebrates the beauty of the natural world and human emotions.

Translations

Translations of the word "sensualism" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sensualismo

🇮🇳 संवेदनावाद

🇩🇪 Sensualismus

🇮🇩 sensualisme

🇺🇦 сенсуалізм

🇵🇱 sensualizm

🇯🇵 感覚主義 (かんかくしゅぎ)

🇫🇷 sensualisme

🇪🇸 sensualismo

🇹🇷 duyumsalcılık

🇰🇷 감각주의 (感覚主義)

🇸🇦 الحسية

🇨🇿 sensualismus

🇸🇰 senzualizmus

🇨🇳 感性主义 (gǎn xìng zhǔ yì)

🇸🇮 sensualizem

🇮🇸 tilfinningahyggja

🇰🇿 сезімталдық

🇬🇪 სენსუალიზმი

🇦🇿 sensualizm

🇲🇽 sensualismo

Word origin

The term 'sensualism' originated in the 18th century as a philosophical concept. It was popularized by philosophers such as Locke and Hume, who argued that all human knowledge is derived from sensory experiences. In literature, sensualism became a prominent artistic movement during the Romantic period, focusing on the beauty of nature and human emotions.