<P> The view that there is a reality independent of any beliefs , perceptions , etc. , is called realism . More specifically , philosophers are given to speaking about `` realism about '' this and that , such as realism about universals or realism about the external world . Generally , where one can identify any class of object , the existence or essential characteristics of which is said not to depend on perceptions , beliefs , language , or any other human artifact , one can speak of `` realism about '' that object . </P>
<P> The view that there is a reality independent of any beliefs , perceptions , etc. , is called realism . More specifically , philosophers are given to speaking about `` realism about '' this and that , such as realism about universals or realism about the external world . Generally , where one can identify any class of object , the existence or essential characteristics of which is said not to depend on perceptions , beliefs , language , or any other human artifact , one can speak of `` realism about '' that object . </P>
the view that everything that exists is physical is known as
the view that everything that exists is physical is known as
realism
realism