chemicalism
Chemicalism is a term that has been used in various contexts, though it lacks a singular, universally accepted definition. One interpretation suggests chemicalism refers to a belief system that explains all phenomena, including consciousness and subjective experience, purely through chemical processes and interactions within the brain. Under this view, thoughts, emotions, and even identity are reducible to the complex interplay of neurotransmitters, hormones, and other biochemicals. This perspective aligns with a strong materialist or physicalist stance in philosophy of mind.
Another usage of chemicalism might describe a fascination with or an excessive reliance on chemical solutions
The term can also appear in artistic or literary criticism, describing works that heavily emphasize or are