Apeirotheism
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 The belief in the existence of an infinite number of gods. uncountable
"Religious feelings springing from an optimistic and healthy-minded apeirotheism permeated Davidson's activity in his lectures, his social engagement, and travel. Such feelings were the logical outcome of considering oneself and others as the sons of god."
Example
More examples"Religious feelings springing from an optimistic and healthy-minded apeirotheism permeated Davidson's activity in his lectures, his social engagement, and travel. Such feelings were the logical outcome of considering oneself and others as the sons of god."
Etymology
From apeiro- + theism, from Ancient Greek ἄπειρος (ápeiros, “infinite”) and θεός (theós, “god”), modeled after atheism, monotheism, polytheism, etc. Apparently coined by Scottish-American philosopher Thomas Davidson.
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