1. Plural of biologism; the theory or practice of explaining human behavior, society, or culture primarily through biological or genetic factors.
Usage: academic; often used critically to describe reductionist approaches
2. Instances or examples of biological explanations or arguments applied to non-biological domains.
Usage: academic

Examples

• Critics argue that some biologisms oversimplify the complex relationship between genes and behavior.
• The debate between nature and nurture often involves competing biologisms and environmental theories.
• Modern psychology rejects crude biologisms that ignore social and cultural influences on development.
• Scholars have challenged various biologisms used to justify social hierarchies.
• The textbook examined how biologisms have been misused throughout history to support discriminatory policies.