objective idealism

noun

: the acceptance of nature as ultimately ideal or spiritual and existing independently of any subjects

specifically : the philosophy of F.W.J. von Schelling according to which nature is visible intelligence and intelligence invisible nature

—contrasted with subjective idealism

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