definition of
[realism]

[1] #1 realism n. [pragmatism] the attribute of accepting the facts of life and favoring practicality and literal truth. wn

[2] #2 realism n. [reality, realness] the state of being actual or real; "the reality of his situation slowly dawned on him". wn

[3] #3 realism n. [naive realism] (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that physical objects continue to exist when not perceived. wn

[4] #4 realism n. [naturalism] an artistic movement in 19th century France; artists and writers strove for detailed realistic and factual description. wn

[5] #5 realism n. [Platonism] (philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that abstract concepts exist independent of their names. wn