Definition: Artificialism is a philosophical concept that argues for the existence of "inanimate" entities or principles without any discernible living substance capable of conscious thought, reason, sensation, will, etc. It posits the existence of artificial beings in the universe who can produce and perceive things that are not directly created by themselves. Here's a definition: Artificialism is an approach to science, ethics, philosophy, and other disciplines that attempts to explain or reduce some form of non-physical entity as "inanimate" or "material." It asserts the existence of "artificial" beings or principles without any living substance capable of conscious thought, reason, sensation, will, etc. In this context, the term "artificial" means anything that is not directly created by itself. This view seeks to bridge the gap between physical and non-physical realms, suggesting that our current understanding of the universe's origins and nature relies on empirical evidence, while artificial entities or principles could potentially explain these gaps.

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