ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Quietism

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Quietism is a noun meaning A form of mysticism involving quiet contemplation.

Meaning

A form of mysticism involving quiet contemplation.

More Meanings

  1. A state of passive quietness.
  2. (philosophy) The view that the proper role of philosophy is a broadly therapeutic or remedial one.
  3. The rejection of politics on religious grounds.

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Related dictionary entries include contemplationism, contemplative, zenitude, mysticism, contemplation, meditation.

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