Materialism (noun)

1. A philosophical 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. A preoccupation with material possessions or physical comfort.

Origin:

From french matérialisme, from latin materialismus, from materia ("matte.r")

Examples:

1. He criticized the materialism of modern society.
2. Her materialism prevented her from seeing the value of non-material things.
3. The materialism of the country's elite is often criticized.
4. He was accused of promoting a materialism that was detrimental to spiritual values.
5. The novel is a critique of the materialism and superficiality of contemporary culture.