French translation of neoplatonist is 
néoplatonicien

Meaning of "neoplatonist" in English

A neoplatonist is someone who subscribes to Neoplatonism, a philosophical and religious system that emerged in the 3rd century AD, heavily influenced by the works of Plato. Neoplatonists emphasize the existence of a single source from which all reality emerges, often referred to as "the One" or "the Good." The philosophy seeks to understand how the material and spiritual realms connect, promoting the ascent of the soul toward a union with the divine. Neoplatonism had a significant impact on early Christian thought and later on medieval philosophy.

Meaning of "néoplatonicien" in French

A néoplatonicien is an individual who adheres to Néoplatonisme, a philosophical system that originated in the 3rd century AD, drawing heavily from Plato's works. Néoplatoniciens focus on the idea of a singular source from which all reality is derived, commonly known as "l'Un" or "le Bien." This philosophy explores the relationship between the material and spiritual worlds and promotes the soul's journey towards unity with the divine. Néoplatonisme greatly influenced early Christian theology and medieval philosophical thought.

Pronunciation of "neoplatonist" in English

Phonetic Transcription: /niːoʊˈplætənɪst/.

Pronunciation Variations: The pronunciation of "neoplatonist" may vary slightly between American and British English, with subtle differences in vowel sounds.

Pronunciation of "néoplatonicien" in French

Phonetic Transcription: /ne.o.platɔ.ni.sjɛ̃/.

Pronunciation Variations: Regional accents in France can slightly alter the pronunciation, with variations in the nasality of the final syllable.

Sentence examples in English and translation to French

1. The neoplatonist philosopher debated the existence of an ultimate reality.
   (Le philosophe néoplatonicien a débattu de l'existence d'une réalité ultime.)

2. Many neoplatonist ideas were integrated into early Christian theology.
   (Beaucoup d'idées néoplatoniciennes ont été intégrées dans la théologie chrétienne primitive.)

3. Neoplatonist thought greatly influenced Renaissance art and literature.
   (La pensée néoplatonicienne a grandement influencé l'art et la littérature de la Renaissance.)

4. As a neoplatonist, she believed in the soul's ascent toward the divine.
   (En tant que néoplatonicienne, elle croyait en l'ascension de l'âme vers le divin.)

5. The lecture focused on the major themes of neoplatonist cosmology.
   (La conférence était centrée sur les principaux thèmes de la cosmologie néoplatonicienne.)

6. His neoplatonist views informed his approach to metaphysics.
   (Ses vues néoplatoniciennes ont influencé son approche de la métaphysique.)

7. Neoplatonist concepts of beauty were crucial to his art philosophy.
   (Les concepts néoplatoniciens de la beauté étaient cruciaux pour sa philosophie de l'art.)

8. The neoplatonist movement thrived in the later Roman Empire.
   (Le mouvement néoplatonicien a prospéré dans le tardif Empire romain.)

9. She was inspired by the works of neoplatonist thinkers like Plotinus.
   (Elle s'inspirait des œuvres de penseurs néoplatoniciens comme Plotin.)

10. His writings reveal a strong neoplatonist inclination.
    (Ses écrits révèlent une forte inclination néoplatonicienne.)

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "neoplatonist" in English

Synonyms: platonist, metaphysician, philosopher, mystic, idealist.

Antonyms: materialist, realist, empirical thinker, skeptic.

Similar Words: idealism, Platonism, transcendentalism, spiritualism, philosophical.

Synonyms, antonyms, and similar words for "néoplatonicien" in French

Synonyms: platonicien, métaphysicien, philosophe, mystique, idéaliste.

Antonyms: matérialiste, réaliste, penseur empirique, sceptique.

Similar Words: idéalisme, platonisme, transcendantalisme, spiritualisme, philosophique.

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