idealist

As nouns the difference between idealist and eclectic

is that idealist is one who adheres to idealism while eclectic is someone who selects according to the eclectic method.

As an adjective eclectic is

selecting a mixture of what appears to be best of various doctrines, methods or styles.

As nouns the difference between idealist and utopians

is that idealist is one who adheres to idealism while utopians is plural of utopian.

As nouns the difference between idealist and extremist

is that idealist is one who adheres to idealism while extremist is a person who holds extreme views, especially one who advocates such views; a radical or fanatic.

As an adjective extremist is

holding extreme views, especially on a political subject.

As adjectives the difference between quixotic and idealist

is that quixotic is possessing or acting with the desire to do noble and romantic deeds, without thought of realism and practicality; exceedingly idealistic while idealist is .

As a noun naturalism

is a state of nature; conformity to nature.

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As a noun nominalist

is an adherent of any of the various kinds of nominalism.

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As nouns the difference between fundamentalist and idealist

is that fundamentalist is one who reduces religion to strict interpretation of core or original texts while idealist is one who adheres to idealism.

As an adjective idealist

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As a noun empiricist is

an advocate or supporter of empiricism.

As a noun philosopher

is a person devoted to studying and producing results in philosophy.

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As nouns the difference between dogmatic and idealist

is that dogmatic is one of an ancient sect of physicians who went by general principles; opposed to the empiric while idealist is one who adheres to idealism.

As an adjective dogmatic

is adhering only to principles which are true a priori, rather than truths based on evidence or deduction.