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Atomism

noun
1.
(psychology) a theory that reduces all mental phenomena to simple elements (sensations and feelings) that form complex ideas by association.
2.
(chemistry) any theory in which all matter is composed of tiny discrete finite indivisible indestructible particles.  Synonyms: atomic theory, atomist theory, atomistic theory.





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"Atomism" Quotes from Famous Books



... nineteenth century. He first definitely formulated the atomic theory as a scientific hypothesis. The whole physical and chemical science of that century was now based upon the atom, and it is quite a mistake to suppose that recent discoveries have discredited "atomism." An atom is the smallest particle of a chemical element. No one has ever seen an atom. Even the wonderful new microscope which has just been invented cannot possibly show us particles of matter which are a million times smaller than the breadth of a hair; for that is the size of atoms. We can ...
— The Outline of Science, Vol. 1 (of 4) - A Plain Story Simply Told • J. Arthur Thomson


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