'Externalism' definitions:

Definition of 'Externalism'

From: GCIDE
  • Externalism \Ex*ter"nal*ism\n.
  • 1. The quality of being manifest to the senses; external acts or appearances; regard for externals. [1913 Webster]
  • This externalism gave Catholicism a great advantage on all sides. --E. Eggleston. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Metaph.) That philosophy or doctrine which recognizes or deals only with externals, or objects of sense perception; positivism; phenomenalism. [1913 Webster]