CultureAugust 26, 2026

illuminationism

ih-loo-muh-NAY-shun-ih-zum

Definition

A school of Islamic philosophy that emphasizes intuitive, spiritual knowledge and the belief that wisdom is attained through light and divine illumination rather than strictly rational or logical methods.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'illuminare' meaning 'to light up' or 'to enlighten,' the term was applied to the Ishraqi school of philosophy that prioritizes the 'light' of divine wisdom.

In the news

The article mentions illuminationism as a new school of thought developed by the mystic Shihab al-Din Yahya al-Suhrawardi, which emerged in conversation with Ibn Sina's earlier philosophical work.

Reclaiming ‘Avicenna’: Islamic theology and Eastern wisdom behind Ibn Sina’s philosophy and metaphysics

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