neoplatonism

• Система философских и теологических доктрин, сочетающая элементы платонизма, аристотелизма и восточного мистицизма, с отличительным убеждением, что первое начало и источник реальности превосходит бытие и мысль и по своей природе непознаваемо.

A system of philosophical and theological doctrines combining elements of Platonism, Aristotelianism, and oriental mysticism, with the distinctive belief that the first principle and source of reality transcends being and thought and is naturally unknowable.

uncountable · proper noun

1. Philosophical systemC2formal

   A philosophical and religious system that developed in the 3rd century AD, combining Platonic ideas with Aristotelian and Eastern mystical elements. Its central doctrine is that the ultimate source of reality is a transcendent, unknowable One that is beyond being and thought.

   Философская система

   • Neoplatonism heavily influenced early Christian theology.
   • The philosopher Plotinus is considered the founder of Neoplatonism.
   • Neoplatonism teaches that the soul can ascend to union with the One through contemplation.