apeirotheism en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /əˌpeɪ̯ɹɵˈθiːɪzəm/
- /əˌpiːɹɵˈθiːɪzəm/
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.
Meanings
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(uncountable) The belief in the existence of an infinite number of gods.
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.
2001, Michael H. DeArmey, James A. Good, The St Louis Hegelians (American Hegelianism), Thoemmes Press, →ISBN, page xxix: