ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Bonism

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Bonism is a noun meaning (philosophy) The belief that the world, while not perfect, is fundamentally good.

Meaning

(philosophy) The belief that the world, while not perfect, is fundamentally good.

Example Sentences

Jowett's optimism verges on pessimism, or, let us say, his bonism verges on malism.

Word Forms

Antonyms for bonism

Common opposites include malism.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include bonze, anitya, unalome, nibbana, bodhisat.

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