Ousia
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈuːsɪə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ousia is a noun meaning (philosophy) Essence, being.
Meaning
(philosophy) Essence, being.
More Meanings
- (theology) The essential nature or ‘substance’ of God, often as contrasted to the ‘energies’ (external actions and influences) through which he is manifest.
Example Sentences
We could never know God's ousia, but in order to adapt his indescribable nature to our limited intellect, God communicated to us through his activities in the world.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include substance, ontologism, ontotheology, sophiology, psychotheism, theology.
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