Emanationist

/ˌɛməˈneɪʃənɪst/ noun

Definition

A person who believes in or advocates for emanationism; a philosopher who explains reality through emanation.

Etymology

From emanationism + -ist suffix (indicating a person who practices or believes in something). This term emerged in philosophical discourse to label adherents of emanationist doctrine.

Kelly Says

When medieval Islamic and Christian scholars encountered Neoplatonic texts through Arabic translations, some became 'emanationists' themselves, blending Greek philosophy with their own religious traditions in fascinating ways.

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