nematerialus
Nematerialus is a philosophical concept introduced by Lithuanian philosopher and sociologist Julius Buzelis in the 1970s. Buzelis defined nematerialus as a state of being outside the realm of material possessions and the normalization of capitalist values. He argued that individuals living in a nematerialus state prioritize values that go beyond material wealth and focus on spiritual growth and the well-being of others.
According to Buzelis, a nematerialus individual recognizes the impermance and artificial nature of material possessions and
Nematerialus is often associated with a move away from the consumerist culture of industrialized societies and
Adherents of nematerialus, such as ecological communities and activist groups, see the concept as an inspiration