manichaeanism

• Religion fondée par Manès au troisième siècle, synthétisant le dualisme zoroastrien de la lumière et des ténèbres avec le folklore babylonien, l'éthique bouddhique et des éléments superficiels du christianisme ; elle se répandit largement dans l'Empire romain, mais s'éteignit en grande partie vers l'an 1000.

A religion founded by Manes in the third century, synthesizing Zoroastrian dualism between light and dark with Babylonian folklore, Buddhist ethics, and superficial elements of Christianity; it spread widely in the Roman Empire but had largely died out by 1000.

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1. Religious doctrineC2formal

   A dualistic religion founded by the prophet Mani in the 3rd century CE, which synthesized elements of Zoroastrianism, Buddhism, and Christianity, teaching a cosmic struggle between the forces of light (spirit) and darkness (matter).

   Manichéisme (doctrine religieuse)

   • Manichaeanism spread rapidly across the Roman Empire and into Asia.
   • The central belief of Manichaeanism is the eternal conflict between good and evil.
   • Saint Augustine was a follower of Manichaeanism before converting to Christianity.

   Synonymesmanichaeism

2. Philosophical dualismC2formal

   A worldview or philosophy that sees reality as a strict division between two opposing principles, such as good and evil, light and dark, or spirit and matter.

   Manichéisme (philosophie)

   • His political analysis is often criticized for its simplistic Manichaeanism.
   • The novel presents a stark Manichaeanism, with heroes and villains clearly defined.
   • Modern critics reject the Manichaeanism of viewing technology as purely good or purely evil.

   Synonymesdualismmanichaeism