Emanatistic

/ˌɛməneɪˈtɪstɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of emanatism or emanatists; based on emanationist philosophy.

Etymology

From emanatist + -ic suffix (meaning 'of, relating to, or having the nature of'). This adjective describes things pertaining to emanatist thought.

Kelly Says

Scholars describing medieval philosophy sometimes write about 'emanatistic' systems to distinguish approaches influenced by Neoplatonic thought from purely Christian or Islamic theological frameworks.

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