Réalistes

Réalistes is a term that can refer to several distinct concepts. In art and literature, Realism emerged in the mid-19th century as a movement that sought to depict subjects truthfully and objectively, without artificiality or elaborate dramatization. Realist artists and writers often focused on everyday life, the working class, and social issues, aiming to portray the world as it truly was, rather than idealized or romanticized versions. This artistic and literary approach contrasted with prevailing Romanticism and Neoclassicism.

In philosophy, "réalistes" can describe individuals or schools of thought that assert the existence of entities independently of human perception or consciousness. This is often contrasted with idealism, which posits that reality is fundamentally mental or dependent on the mind. Philosophical realism takes various forms, including the belief in the objective reality of the external world, the existence of universals, or the truth of certain propositions regardless of whether they are believed.

The term can also be used more broadly in everyday language to describe a person who is practical, sensible, and accepts situations as they are, without undue optimism or pessimism. This common usage implies an unvarnished view of circumstances and a focus on what is achievable or likely. The specific meaning of "réalistes" is therefore highly dependent on its context.