Animalism

• Date: 1615

Definitions

• 1 : a quality or nature associated with animals: a : vitality

b : a natural unrestrained unreasoned response to physical drives or stimuli

• 2 : the animal nature of human beings
• 3. The exercise of the animal faculties;

a. in an honourable sense: Animal activity, physical exercise and enjoyment;

b. in depreciation: Mere animal enjoyment, sensuality.

• 4. The doctrine which views men as mere animals.
• 5. An embodiment of the mere animal propensities; a wholly sensual being. rare.