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In "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde, materialism is portrayed through the prince's initial focus on material possessions and wealth as symbols of happiness and success. However, as the story progresses, the prince learns the true value of compassion and selflessness, ultimately realizing that material wealth alone does not bring true fulfillment. The story critiques the superficiality of materialism and emphasizes the importance of empathy and kindness.
Yes, Washington Irving wrote about materialism in some of his works. For example, in "Rip Van Winkle," he explores the theme of materialism through the character of Rip and his encounter with a changed world after waking from a long sleep. Irving uses this story to comment on the changing values of American society and the impact of materialism on individuals.
Of or pertaining to materialism or materialists; of the nature of materialism.
It's not a law. Materialism and atheism don't necessarily have anything to do with each other; theistic materialism exists, and the materialism part is still the same (it's incidental that there is or isn't a god involved). See "What is Materialism?" to better understand that part.
The book Materialism was written by Jorie Graham.
Materialism should have material and physical possessions
Denial of materialism
Themes from the story could be: materialism, maturity etc. Just analyze the changes of the narrator of the story, and her new vs. old personality. If you can do that then the themes should be clear to you
Hylephobia is the name of the phobia related to the fear of materialism
Christianity looks down on materialism as an obstacle to spirituality.
Materialism in the relative sense is understood by Buddhists. Attachment and aversion to materialism is likely to lead to suffering as with any other composite phenomena.
Materialism is the self-indulgent pursuit of acquiring possessions to the exclusion of helping others in need.