externalism

1 definition found

externalism - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Externalism \Ex*ter"nal*ism\n.
     1. The quality of being manifest to the senses; external acts
        or appearances; regard for externals.
        [1913 Webster]
  
              This externalism gave Catholicism a great advantage
              on all sides.                         --E.
                                                    Eggleston.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     2. (Metaph.) That philosophy or doctrine which recognizes or
        deals only with externals, or objects of sense perception;
        positivism; phenomenalism.
        [1913 Webster]