noun
- the belief that biological factors are the primary or sole determinants of human behavior, social phenomena, or cultural differences
Usage: academic; often used critically
Examples
- Critics argued that the study’s conclusions reflected biologism rather than considering social factors.
- The theory was dismissed as biologism by sociologists who emphasized cultural influences.
- Biologism fails to account for the complex interplay between nature and nurture.
- The researcher was accused of biologism for attributing gender differences solely to genetics.
- Modern psychology rejects pure biologism in favor of more integrated approaches.
- The debate between biologism and social constructivism continues in academic circles.