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externalism

ex·ter·nal·ism [ ik stúrn'l ìzzəm ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. excessive concern about outward appearances: excessive concern about outward forms and appearances, especially in religious matters

2. view that thoughts depend on externals: the view that the content of thoughts depends at least partly on relationships with objects outside the mind


ex·ter·nal·ist noun
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