The difference between Materialism and Physicalism
When used as nouns, materialism means constant concern over material possessions and wealth, whereas physicalism means a philosophical position holding that everything which exists is no more extensive than its physical properties.
check bellow for the other definitions of Materialism and Physicalism
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Materialism as a noun:
Constant concern over material possessions and wealth; a great or excessive regard for worldly concerns.
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Materialism as a noun (philosophy):
The philosophical belief that nothing exists beyond what is physical.
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Materialism as a noun (obsolete, rare):
Material substances in the aggregate; matter.
Examples:
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Physicalism as a noun (philosophy):
A philosophical position holding that everything which exists is no more extensive than its physical properties; that is, that there are no kinds of things other than physical things.