Neoplatonism

[ nee-oh-pleyt-n-iz-uh m ]

/ ˌni oʊˈpleɪt nˌɪz əm /

noun (sometimes lowercase)

a philosophical system, originated in the 3rd century a.d. by Plotinus, founded chiefly on Platonic doctrine and Eastern mysticism, with later influences from Christianity. It holds that all existence consists of emanations from the One with whom the soul may be reunited.

Origin of Neoplatonism

First recorded in 1835–45; neo- + Platonism

OTHER WORDS FROM Neoplatonism

Ne·o·pla·ton·ic

[nee-oh-pluh-ton-ik] /ˌni oʊ pləˈtɒn ɪk/, adjective Ne·o·pla·to·nist, noun

Example sentences from the Web for neoplatonic

In the seventh Book of his confessions he has acknowledged his indebtedness to the reading of Neoplatonic writings.

History of Dogma, Volume 1 (of 7) |Adolph Harnack
Is it known only in brief moments of Neoplatonic ecstasy, to which all the acts of life should be stepping stones?

Is Life Worth Living? |William Hurrell Mallock
It was in keeping with the mystic and Neoplatonic current of the time, and afforded it the highest imaginable satisfaction.

History of Dogma, Volume 2 (of 7) |Adolph Harnack
Mr. Moses believed his experiences to be ‘demoniac affections,’ in the Neoplatonic sense.

Cock Lane and Common-Sense |Andrew Lang

Clement was not a Neoplatonic mystic in the strict sense of the word.

History of Dogma, Volume 2 (of 7) |Adolph Harnack

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Neoplatonism

noun (sometimes lowercase)

Origin of Neoplatonism

OTHER WORDS FROM Neoplatonism

Example sentences from the Web for neoplatonic