What is another word for Hylozoism?
Pronunciation: [ha͡ɪlˈə͡ʊzə͡ʊˌɪzəm] (IPA) 
Hylozoism is the philosophical belief that all matter is alive and has some degree of consciousness. This concept has been explored by many thinkers over the centuries. The term hylozoism comes from two Greek words: hyle, meaning matter, and zoism, meaning vitality. There are several synonyms for hylozoism, including animism, panpsychism, vitalism, and organicism. Animism is the belief that everything, including inanimate objects, has a spirit or soul. Panpsychism is the belief that everything has some degree of consciousness. Vitalism is the belief that there is a vital force or energy that animates living organisms. Organicism is the belief that living organisms are composed of interdependent parts that function as a whole. These synonyms all reflect different aspects of the same philosophical concept of hylozoism.
