
base materialism
Base materialism is the philosophical view that the fundamental reality of everything in the universe is made up of physical matter. It asserts that all phenomena, including thoughts, emotions, and consciousness, result from interactions of physical substances. In this perspective, nothing exists beyond the material; mental states are ultimately reducible to brain processes and physical conditions. This view emphasizes that the physical universe and its laws are the foundation for understanding reality, dismissing the idea that non-physical entities or spiritual realms hold fundamental existence.