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Idealism
01
the belief in or pursuit of high principles, values, or ideals, often with a focus on the potential for perfection or improvement
Examples
His idealism led him to work for social change in his community.
Idealism can sometimes conflict with the harsh realities of life.
02
(philosophy) the belief that the physical world is either a product of the mind, or is entirely subjective and exists only in the mind
03
(literature or art) a style that shows perfect or transcendent ideas or things, instead of showing them in a realistic or natural way
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