panlogistic
Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to panlogism: "panlogistic" describes a philosophical doctrine that asserts the universe is fundamentally rational and logical, and that reality is identical to the logical structure of thought. It is associated with the idea that everything that exists is a manifestation of logical necessity.
Usage Examples
- (The theory claims that logic alone accounts for all existence.)
- (Systems based on panlogism are criticized for neglecting real-world data.)
Advanced Usage
"panlogistic idealism": a specific form of idealism where reality is seen as a logical system.
- Hegel's panlogistic idealism posits that the Absolute is a self-developing logical process. (This refers to Hegel's view that reality unfolds through logical stages.)
"panlogistic interpretation": an explanation of phenomena solely through logical categories.
- A panlogistic interpretation of history would reduce all human events to logical progressions. (It explains history as a purely rational sequence.)
Variants and Related Words
Panlogism (noun): the philosophical doctrine that the universe is a logical system.
- Panlogism was a key feature of German Idealism. (This doctrine was central to certain 19th-century philosophical movements.)
Panlogist (noun): a person who advocates panlogism.
- The panlogist argued that logic is the essence of reality. (The supporter of panlogism defends its principles.)
Synonyms
- Rationalistic: emphasizing reason and logic as the primary source of knowledge.
- Logical idealist: a proponent of the view that reality is logical in nature.
Related Idioms
- None commonly found for this specialized philosophical term.