immaterial substance
[/ɪməˈtɪriəl ˈsʌbstəns/]
nounpl: immaterial substances
substância imaterial
1. In philosophy, a non-physical entity or being that exists without physical matter, such as spirit, soul, or mind
Plato believed that ideas were immaterial substances that existed in a realm beyond the physical world.
Platão acreditava que as ideias eram substâncias imateriais que existiam em um reino além do mundo físico.
2. In theology, a spiritual or divine essence that is not composed of physical matter
The soul is considered an immaterial substance in Christian theology.
A alma é considerada uma substância imaterial na teologia cristã.
3. Anything lacking physical properties or tangible form
Love is an immaterial substance that binds people together.
O amor é uma substância imaterial que une as pessoas.
This term is primarily used in academic, philosophical, and religious contexts in both Brazil and the United States. It reflects Western philosophical traditions influenced by Plato, Descartes, and Christian theology. In Brazil, discussions about immaterial substances often appear in university philosophy departments and Catholic theological seminaries.
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