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naive realism

 
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–noun Philosophy.
the theory that the world is perceived exactly as it is.
Also called commonsense realism, natural realism.

Origin:
1880–85

Related forms:
naive realist, noun
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naive realism

noun
(philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that physical objects continue to exist when not perceived [syn: realism] 
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