apeirotheism

English

Etymology

apeiro- +‎ theism, from Ancient Greek ἄπειρος (ápeiros, “infinite”) and θεός (theós, “god”), modeled after atheism, monotheism, polytheism, etc.

Apparently coined by Scottish-American philosopher Thomas Davidson.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /əˌpiːɹɵˈθiːɪzəm/, /əˌpeɪ̯ɹɵˈθiːɪzəm/

Noun

apeirotheism (uncountable)

  1. (religion) The belief in the existence of an infinite number of gods. (The addition of quotations indicative of this usage is being sought:)
    • 2001, Michael H. DeArmey, James A. Good, The St Louis Hegelians (American Hegelianism), Thoemmes Press, →ISBN, page xxix:
      Religious feelings springing from an optimistic and healthy-minded apeirotheism permeated Davidson's activity in his lectures, his social engagement, and travel. Such feelings were the logical outcome of considering oneself and others as the sons of god.
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