Definition

Proper noun * Raymond Lully: A Spanish philosopher, theologian, mystic, and missionary who lived from 1235 to 1315. He is also known as Ramon Llull (in Catalan) and is considered a significant figure in medieval thought, particularly for his efforts to logically prove Christian doctrines and his work in developing an "Art" (Ars Magna) for combining concepts to discover truth.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The philosophical works of Raymond Lully were influential in the late Middle Ages.
  • Raymond Lully wrote extensively on logic, metaphysics, and the relationship between faith and reason.
  • Scholars study the Ars Magna of Raymond Lully.

Advanced Usage

• The name is often used in historical and philosophical contexts to refer to the originator of a distinctive combinatorial system of knowledge.
  • The conference focused on the legacy of Raymond Lully in the history of logic.

Variants and Related Words

• Ramon Llull: The Catalan form of his name, more commonly used in modern scholarship.
• Lullian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Raymond Lully or his works.
  • Lullian thought, Lullian art
• Ars Magna: (Latin for "The Great Art") The name of Lully's major methodological work.

Synonyms

• Ramon Llull
• Doctor Illuminatus (a traditional honorific title meaning "Illuminated Doctor")

Noun

1. Spanish philosopher (1235-1315)