materialistinen

Materialistinen is a Finnish adjective meaning related to materialism or materialistic. It is used to describe beliefs, theories, or practices that emphasize physical matter, material conditions, or tangible factors over ideational or spiritual ones. The term can refer to philosophical positions as well as to attitudes or cultural tendencies that foreground material concerns.

Etymologically, materialinen derives from materia, the Finnish word for matter, with the common adjectival suffix -inen. The related noun form materialismi denotes the philosophical doctrine of materialism, while materialisti is a person who adheres to materialist views.

In philosophy, materialistinen philosophy asserts that matter is fundamental and that mental phenomena emerge from material processes. This includes positions often contrasted with idealism and dualism. Within this broad field, varieties such as klassinen materialismi (classical materialism) and dialektinen materialismi (dialectical materialism, associated with Marxist theory) are discussed. Materialistinen outlook may also be described in terms of scientific methodology that prioritizes empirical, physical explanations.

Outside philosophy, materialistinen can describe analyses that emphasize economic and material conditions in society, production relations, or technological factors. It can also describe cultural or lifestyle tendencies, such as a materialistinen elämäntapa (materialistic lifestyle) or a focus on possessions and wealth. In everyday speech, the term can carry a neutral descriptive sense or, depending on context, a pejorative connotation implying excessive concern with material goods.