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acosmismnoun
A denial of the existence of the universe as distinct from God.
Etymology: From ἀ- + κόσμος + ism
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Acosmism
Acosmism, held in contrast or equivalent to pantheism, denies the reality of the universe, seeing it as ultimately illusory (the prefix "ἀ-" in Greek meaning negation; like "un-" in English), and only the infinite unmanifest Absolute as real. Conceptual versions of Acosmism are found in eastern and western philosophies.
Webster Dictionary
Acosmismnoun
a denial of the existence of the universe as distinct from God
Etymology: [Gr. 'a priv. + world.]
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Acosmism
Acosmism, in contrast to pantheism, denies the reality of the universe, seeing it as ultimately illusory, and only the infinite unmanifest Absolute as real. This philosophy begins with the premise that there is only one real thing, and it is infinite, and non-dual; The Absolute. But the phenomenal reality of which we are normally aware is just the opposite: finite, and dualistic. And since the Absolute is the only reality, that means that everything that is not-Absolute cannot be real. Thus, according to this viewpoint, the phenomenal dualistic world is ultimately an illusion, irrespective of the apparent reality it possesses at the mundane or empirical level. Acosmic monistic spiritual practice emphasizes attaining the Absolute through a kind of intellectual or conceptual realization. This may involve holding the thought that "I am that", as in the philosophy of the Advaita Vedanta school and its recent advocates; or alternatively through a standing back and simply watching the thoughts and sensations arise and pass away; realizing all the time that they are not a part of one's true Self. Both these approaches are termed the path of jnana.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Acosmism
a-koz′mizm, n. refusal to believe in the existence of an eternal world. [Gr., a, neg., and kosmos, the world.]
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of acosmism in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of acosmism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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- ακουστισμόςGreek
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