idealism

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idealism (enc)

Noun	1.	idealism - (philosophy) the philosophical theory that ideas are the only reality philosophy - the rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics philosophical doctrine, philosophical theory - a doctrine accepted by adherents to a philosophy
	2.	idealism - impracticality by virtue of thinking of things in their ideal form rather than as they really are impracticality - concerned with theoretical possibilities rather than actual use romanticism - impractical romantic ideals and attitudes knight errantry, quixotism - quixotic (romantic and impractical) behavior
	3.	idealism - elevated ideals or conduct; the quality of believing that ideals should be pursued high-mindedness, noble-mindedness magnanimousness, nobility, grandeur - the quality of being exalted in character or ideals or conduct

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