panlogism

The philosopher's panlogism asserts that the universe is a manifestation of rational thought.

Definition

Noun (Philosophy): - Panlogism is the philosophical doctrine that the universe is fundamentally rational and that reality is identical with or completely expressible in logical terms. It asserts that all existence is a manifestation of logical principles, often associated with the works of Hegel.

Usage Examples

• (The belief that logic and reality are one.)
• (A philosophical stance that reduces everything to logic.)

Advanced Usage

• "Absolute panlogism": A version of panlogism that holds that the entire universe is a single, self-contained logical system.
  • Hegel's absolute panlogism posits that history is the unfolding of logical categories. (The ultimate expression of rationalism in metaphysics.)

Variants and Related Words

• Panlogistic (adj): relating to or characteristic of panlogism.

  • The panlogistic interpretation of nature reduces all phenomena to logical structures. (Pertaining to the doctrine of panlogism.)

• Panlogist (n): a proponent of panlogism.

  • As a panlogist, she believed that contradictions in the world are merely apparent. (An adherent of the philosophy.)

Synonyms

• Rationalism: a theory that reason is the primary source of knowledge (broader than panlogism).
• Logical idealism: a philosophical position that equates reality with logical thought (closely related).

Related Idioms

• The logic of the world: a phrase sometimes used to describe the underlying rational order that panlogism affirms.
  • In panlogism, the logic of the world is not a metaphor but a literal truth. (The inherent rationality of existence.)

Notes on Usage

Panlogism is a technical term in metaphysics and is rarely used outside academic philosophy. It contrasts with irrationalism and empiricism, which emphasize non-logical or experiential aspects of reality.