perennial philosophy

noun

Synonym of philosophia perennis.

Meanings

nounperennial philosophy (uncountable)
  1. uncountableSynonym of philosophia perennis.

    All ancient religion was based on what has been called the perennial philosophy, because it was present in some form in so many pre-modern cultures.

    2009, Karen Armstrong, The Case for God, Vintage, published 2010, page 16

    Synonyms: philosophia perennis

Synonyms & antonyms

nounSynonym of philosophia perennis.

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