biologism

[ bahy-ol-uh-jiz-uhm ]

noun

1. the use or emphasis of biological principles or methods in explaining human, especially social, behavior.

Word History and Origins

Origin of biologism¹

First recorded in 1850–55; biolog(y) + -ism

Example Sentences

In the most reductive version of the new biologism, life is programmed, and culture is simply the interface.

From The New Yorker

He also tries to reconcile Kraepelin-style biologism with more humanistically oriented psychotherapy, correctly assailing the false dichotomy between these two approaches, which in practice both act on the brain.

From New York Times