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neoplatonism

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/niːəˈpleɪtəˌnɪzəm/ · ne-o-pla-ton-ism

A philosophical system which incorporates Plato's ideas with mystical elements, emphasizing the role of a transcendent reality.

Meanings

nounformal

A philosophical system which incorporates Plato's ideas with mystical elements, emphasizing the role of a transcendent reality.

ایک فلسفیانہ نظام جو افلاطون کے خیالات کو روحانی عناصر کے ساتھ ملاتا ہے، اور متعالی حقیقت کے کردار پر زور دیتا ہے۔

نیوپلاٹونزم

neoplatonism

Synonyms

neo-Platonismphilosophical doctrinemetaphysical philosophyنیو افلاطونیتافلاطونی فلسفہمفہوماتی فلسفہ

Antonyms

materialismempiricismrealismمادیاتعملی تجربیتحقیقت پسندی

Common Collocations

  • neoplatonism and mysticism
  • neoplatonism in philosophy
  • influence of neoplatonism

Example Sentences

Neoplatonism has had a significant impact on Western philosophy.

نیوپلاٹونزم نے مغربی فلسفے پر نمایاں اثر ڈالا ہے۔

neoplatonism ne maghribi falsafay par numaayan asar dala hai.

The ideas of neoplatonism often intersect with Christian thought.

نیوپلاٹونزم کے خیالات اکثر عیسائی فکر کے ساتھ ملتے ہیں۔

neoplatonism ke khayalat aksar isaai fikr ke saath milte hain.

Many Renaissance thinkers were influenced by neoplatonism.

بہت سے نشاۃ ثانیہ کے مفکرین نیوپلاٹونزم سے متاثر ہوئے تھے۔

bohat se nashaat sainiya ke mufakkirin neoplatonism se mutasir hue thay.

Easily Confused With

platonism:Platonism is the original philosophical system established by Plato, while neoplatonism builds upon these ideas with added mystical components.

Word Family

neoplatonist
nounنیوپلاٹونسٹ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of Neo from 'The Matrix' as a modern seeker of truth, akin to neoplatonists seeking the ultimate reality.

Imagine a philosopher sitting under a tree, contemplating the nature of existence and the universe.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "Νεοπλατωνισμός (Neoplatonismos)" — the doctrine of Neoplatonism

First known use: 3rd century

Neoplatonism emerged in the 3rd century AD as a philosophical system that built upon the teachings of Plato and integrated elements of mysticism and metaphysical ideals.