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sensualism

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This kind of sensualism was often defended in the debate, but it has problems, too. I think the history of mathematics makes the position implausible.

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desire for sensual pleasures

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of sensualism gathered in one view.

noun

desire for sensual pleasures

noun

(philosophy) the ethical doctrine that feeling is the only criterion for what is good

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for sensualism.

noun

(philosophy) the ethical doctrine that feeling is the only criterion for what is good

See also: sensationalism

Example sentences

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This kind of sensualism was often defended in the debate, but it has problems, too. I think the history of mathematics makes the position implausible.

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Let me just leave you with a quote from Winston Churchill "A degraded sensualism deprives this life of its grace and refinement, the next of its dignity and sanctity. The fact that in Mohammedan law every woman must belong to some man as his absolute property, either as a child, a wife, or a concubine, must delay the final extinction of slavery until the faith of Islam has ceased to be a great power among men."

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How do you use sensualism in a sentence?

This kind of sensualism was often defended in the debate, but it has problems, too. I think the history of mathematics makes the position implausible.

What does sensualism mean?

desire for sensual pleasures

What part of speech is sensualism?

sensualism is commonly used as noun.