Naturalism is a philosophical viewpoint. According to this viewpoint everything arises from natural properties and causes, and supernatural or spiritual explanations are excluded or discounted.

Naturalism may also refer to:

  • Naturalism (arts), a style in painting and the visual arts
  • Naturalism (literature), a literary style
  • Naturalism (theatre), a movement in theatre and drama that began in the 19th century
  • Naturalism (philosophy)
    • Ethical naturalism, the theory that ethical statements can be derived from non-ethical statements
    • Spiritual naturalism, spirituality that does not involve the supernatural
    • Religious naturalism, religion that does not include supernatural beliefs


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