ma·te·ri·al·ism
(mə-tîr'ē-ə-lĭz'əm)
Pronunciation Key n.
1.
Philosophy The theory that physical matter is the only reality and that everything, including thought, feeling, mind, and will, can be explained in terms of matter and physical phenomena.
2. The theory or attitude that physical well-being and worldly possessions constitute the greatest good and highest value in life.
3. A great or excessive regard for worldly concerns.
Frankly, I do not know whether I am materialistic or not.
I mean, to survive in this world, most people have a regard for worldly concerns. But I know that some things can't be bought over by money. Though you can't
buy friendship wioth it, you can most certainly ruin ties or destruct friendships.
How many times have we read in the paper about how Friend A borrows from friend B, then refusing to return the money, and B sues A, and now they're foes?
Everyone knows that even a measly 10 cents can make a difference. I'm trying to save for the future. Most people wouldnoit care about an errant 5 cent coin, but if you accumulate them alotogether, you might get a noteworthy sum.
It's still money. And money can buy other materials, be it food or books or education.
We often see the people that hanker after riches as gold-diggers, but have you ever examined why they want to, or what caused them to do such a thing?
There are two sides to a coin.
