quietism
Meaning
- (countable, uncountable) A form of mysticism involving quiet contemplation.
- (countable, uncountable) A state of passive quietness.
- (countable, uncountable) The view that the proper role of philosophy is a broadly therapeutic or remedial one.
- (countable, uncountable) The rejection of politics on religious grounds.
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Etymology
From quiet + -ism.
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