idealism

nouns

(philosophy) the philosophical theory that ideas are the only reality
idealism
is derived from
idealistic
domain category
the rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics
philosophy
is a type of (narrower)
a doctrine accepted by adherents to a philosophy
philosophical doctrine, philosophical theory
impracticality by virtue of thinking of things in their ideal form rather than as they really are
idealism
is derived from
idealist
is a type of (narrower)
concerned with theoretical possibilities rather than actual use
impracticality
elevated ideals or conduct; the quality of believing that ideals should be pursued
high-mindedness, idealism, noble-mindedness
is derived from
idealistic
is derived from
idealist