corporeal world
[kɔrˈpɔriəl wɜrld]
noun phrasepl: corporeal worlds
mundo corpóreo
1. The physical, material reality consisting of tangible bodies and objects perceptible through the senses, as opposed to spiritual or abstract realms
In philosophy, the corporeal world is distinguished from the realm of ideas and consciousness.
Na filosofia, o mundo corpóreo é distinguido do reino das ideias e da consciência.
2. The material universe encompassing all physical matter, substance, and extension in space
Scientists study the laws governing the corporeal world through empirical observation.
Os cientistas estudam as leis que governam o mundo corpóreo através da observação empírica.
This term is primarily used in philosophical, theological, and academic discussions in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking cultures. It reflects the Western philosophical tradition of distinguishing between material and immaterial existence, with particular prominence in Cartesian dualism and scholastic philosophy. Usage is formal and specialized rather than colloquial.
Related Idioms & Phrases
bound to the corporeal world
escape the corporeal world
rooted in the corporeal world
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