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quietism

/kwɪˈɛtɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does quietism mean?

noun

A doctrine that advocates a quiet or passive attitude towards worldly affairs, often in a religious context. A quietist is someone who advocates or practices quietism.

Example

"The philosopher's quietism was criticized by his contemporaries as a form of escapism."

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