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illuminist

9.9

A person who follows a medieval Islamic school that says truth comes from inner light and intuition

noun
/ɪˈluːməˌnɪst/

Specialized

: seguidor del iluminismo islámico

The medieval illuminist believed that true knowledge comes from inner light and intuition.

Examples

An illuminist might focus on spiritual insight rather than logical reasoning.
Many writings by the illuminist school use symbols to express philosophical ideas.
An illuminist seeks knowledge through inner light.
Many illuminists believe in the power of intuition.
The medieval illuminist argued that understanding the universe requires embracing the inner light of perception.
As a devoted illuminist, she pursued knowledge through personal insights rather than traditional teachings.
Many texts written by illuminists reflect a belief in the significance of intuitive knowledge over empirical evidence.

How Mystical

mystic

25 7.7

illuminist

Specialized

9.9

seeker

98 4.0

philosopher

157 6.1

scholar

281 4.1

Surface Forms

illuminist singular

illuminists plural

Morphology

illuminist = illumination (opaque) = illumin + ist

The connection to 'illumination' is clear, but the specific philosophical meaning is not a standard derivation.

Etymology

Illuminist comes from illumination, which means 'light' or 'inner light'. In the medieval Islamic school called Illuminationism the idea was that true knowledge comes from this inner light, so an illuminist is someone who seeks spiritual insight rather than only reason.