phe·nom·e·nal·ism (f -n m  -n-lz m)n. Philosophy The doctrine, set forth by David Hume and his successors, that percepts and concepts constitute the sole objects of knowledge, with the objects of perception and the nature of the mind itself remaining unknowable. phe·nom e·nal·ist n.phe·nom e·nal·istic adj.phe·nom e·nal·isti·cal·ly adv. |
phenomenalism [fɪˈnɒmɪnəˌlɪzəm]
n
(Philosophy) Philosophy the doctrine that statements about physical objects and the external world can be analysed in terms of possible or actual experiences, and that entities, such as physical objects, are only mental constructions out of phenomenal appearances Compare idealism [3] realism [6]
phenomenalist n & adj
phenomenalistically adv
phenomenalism
the doctrine that phenomena are the only objects of knowledge or the only form of reality. — phenomenalist, n. — phenomenalistic, adj.
See also: Philosophy
Translations
phenomenalism
n → Phänomenalismus m
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