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panlogism

American  
[pan-luh-jiz-uhm] / ˈpæn ləˌdʒɪz əm /

noun

Philosophy.
  1. the doctrine that the universe is a realization or act of the logos.


Other Word Forms

  • panlogical adjective
  • panlogist adjective
  • panlogistic adjective
  • panlogistical adjective
  • panlogistically adverb

Etymology

Origin of panlogism

From the German word Panlogismus, dating back to 1870–75. See pan-, logos, -ism

Example Sentences

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In panlogism, then, we find metaphysical idealism already compelled in behalf of its cardinal principle to deny the moral consciousness.

From The Moral Economy by Perry, Ralph Barton

Pessimism, other-worldliness, mysticism, panlogism and aesthetic idealism, 243.

From The Moral Economy by Perry, Ralph Barton