Associations to the word «Mentalism»

Wiktionary

MENTALISM, noun. The doctrine that physical reality exists only because of the mind's awareness
MENTALISM, noun. Activities such as mind-reading, especially when used by performers
MENTALISM, noun. Oppression on the basis of neurological type or perceived intelligence

Dictionary definition

MENTALISM, noun. (philosophy) a doctrine that mind is the true reality and that objects exist only as aspects of the mind's awareness.

Wise words

Words to me were magic. You could say a word and it could conjure up all kinds of images or feelings or a chilly sensation or whatever. It was amazing to me that words had this power.
Amy Tan