What is another word for animatism?
Pronunciation: [ˈanɪmətˌɪzəm] (IPA) 
Animatism refers to the belief that everything in the natural world has a spiritual essence or life force. Some synonyms for animatism include animism, vitalism, and panpsychism. Animism is the belief that every object, both animate and inanimate, has a spirit or soul. Vitalism, on the other hand, posits that every living organism has a vital energy or force that drives its existence. Panpsychism suggests that consciousness is a fundamental property of the universe, and that even non-living objects possess some level of consciousness. These ideas are often associated with indigenous or traditional cultures, but have also been studied by modern philosophers and scientists.
