Antimaterialism

/ˌæntɪməˈtɪriəlɪzəm/ noun

Definition

A philosophical or moral opposition to materialism, the belief that physical objects and possessions shouldn't be the focus of life.

Etymology

From anti- (against) + materialism (from Latin materia, matter). The term emerged in philosophical debates during the 18th and 19th centuries contrasting material with spiritual values.

Kelly Says

Antimaterialism has existed in nearly every culture—from Buddhist monks to medieval monks to modern minimalists—suggesting humans have always felt a nagging suspicion that stuff might not make us happy.

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