"ultimism" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Introduced by Canadian philosopher J. L. Schellenberg. Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} ultimism (uncountable)
  1. (religion, philosophy) The quasireligious proposition that there is some ultimate phenomenon that is the source of good. Wikipedia link: J. L. Schellenberg Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Philosophy, Religion
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