life force
The concept of 'life force' is pivotal in various philosophical and spiritual traditions, representing the essential energy that animates living beings.
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Definition
B2General
(common)The vital energy or spirit that animates living beings.
Example
- Many cultures believe that a life force flows through all living things.
C1Philosophy
(academic)An essential principle or force believed to be the source of life and vitality in organisms.
Example
- Philosophers have long debated the nature of the life force and its implications for understanding existence.
C1Spirituality
(mystical)A mystical or spiritual energy that flows through all living beings, giving them vitality and consciousness.
Example
- Many spiritual practices aim to balance and enhance the life force within an individual.
C2Metaphysics
(technical)A hypothetical universal energy believed to be responsible for the origin and maintenance of life.
Example
- In metaphysical discussions, the life force is often considered the underlying energy that sustains all living entities.
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