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Eleaticism

Eleaticism

9.9
Ancient Greek idea that reality is one and does not change
  • noun
  • /ˌɛlɪˈætɪsɪzəm/
  • Specialized
: eleatismo
  • The core argument of Eleaticism is the denial of multiplicity and change in the universe.

Examples

  • Plato's dialogues frequently grapple with notions central to Eleaticism, such as the concept of unchanging reality.

  • Many philosophers have critiqued Eleaticism for its rigid views on change.

  • Many ancient philosophers engaged with the principles of Eleaticism in their own enquiries.

  • The concept of Eleaticism focuses on the idea of unchanging reality.

  • Plato's dialogues frequently grapple with notions central to Eleaticism, such as the concept of unchanging reality.

  • Many ancient philosophers engaged with the principles of Eleaticism in their own enquiries.

  • The core argument of Eleaticism is the denial of multiplicity and change in the universe.

Surface Forms

Eleaticism singular
Eleaticisms plural

Morphology

Eleaticism = Eleatic (semi-transparent) = Eleatic + ism

Formed by the regular adjective + '-ism' derivation, but 'Eleatic' is a rare adjective derived from a proper noun referring to an obscure philosophical school, so the meaning may not be inferable to most learners.

Etymology

Eleaticism comes from the Greek town Elea and the ending -ism, which means 'belief' or 'system'. So, Eleaticism means the ideas 'from Elea' and refers to the school that says reality is one and does not change.