presentationism

[ prez-uhn-tey-shuh-niz-uhm, pree-zen- ]

noun

, Epistemology.

1. the doctrine that in perception, or in all forms of knowledge, there is an immediate awareness of the things perceived.

presentationism

/ ˌprɛzənˈteɪʃəˌnɪzəm /

noun

1. philosophy the theory that objects are identical with our perceptions of them Compare representationalism

Derived Forms

• ˌpresenˈtationist, nounadjective

Other Words From

• presen·tation·ist noun adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of presentationism¹

First recorded in 1835–45; presentation + -ism

Example Sentences

If the reader wants a name to characterise this system, he may call it the system of Absolute or Thorough-going presentationism.

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