Naturalism is a philosophical system that revolves around nature as the sole origin of reality.
Naturalism is a philosophical system that emphasizes nature as the first principle of reality. The naturalist school of thought holds that nature is made up of all existing physical realities and is therefore the sole and absolute origin of reality .
For philosophical naturalism, everything real is natural and vice versa ; there is no possible reality outside the limits of nature. It should also be noted that it denies the nature-spirit duality, since the latter is considered a special form of the former, and reducible to it.
Materialism (as opposed to idealism ) and mechanism (nature as a set of processes governed by mechanical laws and magnitudes) are other concepts that contributed to the development of naturalism.
Naturalism as an artistic movement
Beyond philosophy , naturalism is an artistic and aesthetic movement that is responsible for reproducing the creations of nature. It had particular importance in 19th century literature , based on the use of experimental science methods. The French journalist and writer Émile Zola ( 1840 – 1902 ) is considered the greatest exponent and theorist of naturalism.
Among the main characteristics of artistic naturalism are the predominance of physiology in the behavior of the characters, social denunciation, anticlericalism, positivist determinism (the characters are determined by genetics and the environment), pessimism and sensationalism.
Naturalism also tends to present eroticism as a social disease, related to prostitution and pornography. Sex, therefore, is not linked to pleasure or love, but to vice and decadence.
The idea of naturalism appears in philosophy, art and ecology.
Luis Miguel Dominguez Mencía, nature guardian
Naturalist Luis Miguel Domínguez Mencía was born in Madrid, Spain, in 1963. He is best known for directing television series about nature, although he has also collaborated with radio programs and has published five books, including “ Guide to street fauna ” and “ Our land, our life .” In addition to having extensive experience , he captivates his listeners with his charisma and his unmistakable voice , while sharing his knowledge in an entertaining and friendly way.
His interests are not limited to ecology , as he expresses a deep admiration for technological advances and, in general, for any human activity. However, one of his main objectives is to ensure that our development as a civilization impacts nature as little as possible, so that we can live in an eco-efficient way . He is known to actively promote free expression, which can be seen in the countless debates he participates in with people who are far from feeling respect for his ideas.
Naturalism as a guide
Through his work, Domínguez Mencía advocates respect for natural landscapes and the conservation of biological diversity. In addition, he not only seeks to raise awareness about the importance of wild species, but also of stray species, for which he carries out tireless work to study and disseminate the wealth of urban fauna and its needs.
Although he is especially well-known in Spain, his passion for nature has led him to travel to various parts of the world, to become familiar with the problems faced by countries as diverse as Brazil and Italy, in order to contribute his grain of sand on the arduous and endless path towards harmonious coexistence between human beings and the rest of the species .
Some of the television series he has written include “ Amazonia, last call ”, “ De campo y sin merienda ” and “ El naturalista en casa ”. Other documentaries include “ Korubos. Morir matando ” and “ Invasores ”.