Discuss the philosophy of materialism. Explain its basic claims. Give the names of some who hold this position and point out some of the problems with materialism.

Materialism is space and what takes up within it. The belief that which can be explained and perceived consists of a foundation relating only to the physical world. Matter reduced to the sole medium of the known reality. Thought, feelings, and will being derivations of configured elements. Considered terse by idealists; found lacking in the explanation of reality. <Tab/>Today, various schools are popular amongst materialists: extreme and hylozoism, classical and …

…gt;The senses getting input configures particles within the brain creating thought and feelings. It is all explained through mathematical variations - explains why most scientists are interchangeable with philosophers. Needing more from just Idealism, the masses hunger for more of an answer. <Tab/>The church acknowledged that need with spiritualism. Many materialists suffered a damage of their reputation. Most found it to be confusing offering no teaching what so ever.