The Meta-Prism Codex
An evolving library of worldviews, philosophical systems, and archetypal profiles. Explore diverse ways of constructing reality.
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Agnosticism
A position of suspended belief about the existence of deities or ultimate reality, prioritizing uncertainty or open inquiry.
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Animism
A worldview that sees spirit or consciousness as present in all beings, places, and phenomena. Emphasizes relationship and reciprocity.
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Aristotelianism
A naturalist and teleological philosophy grounded in empirical observation, virtue ethics, and the inherent order of nature.
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Atheism
The absence of belief in deities, often grounded in skepticism, rationalism, or naturalism.
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Buddhism
A spiritual philosophy emphasizing awakening, impermanence, and the end of suffering through the Eightfold Path.
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Catholicism
The largest Christian tradition, emphasizing the sacraments, apostolic succession, and the universal church.
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Christianity
A monotheistic religious tradition centered on Jesus Christ, emphasizing love, redemption, and eternal purpose.
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Deism
A belief in a creator God who does not intervene in the universe, emphasizing reason and observation of the natural world.
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Druze Faith
A secretive Middle Eastern tradition blending elements of Islam, Gnosticism, Neoplatonism, and more.
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Empiricism
A philosophical stance that asserts knowledge comes primarily from sensory experience and observation.
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Epicureanism
An ancient philosophy prioritizing the pursuit of pleasure and avoidance of pain through modest living and rational thought.
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Existentialism
A modern philosophy focusing on authentic existence, choice, and the creation of meaning in an indifferent universe.
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Gnosticism
A mystical and dualistic tradition emphasizing secret knowledge (gnosis) and inner spiritual awakening.
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Hinduism
A diverse religious tradition rooted in India, focusing on dharma, karma, reincarnation, and the pursuit of liberation (moksha).
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Humanism
A philosophical and ethical stance that values human agency, rationality, and well-being, often without reliance on the supernatural.
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Islam
A monotheistic Abrahamic faith rooted in the revelation to Muhammad, emphasizing submission to God (Allah) and the unity of creation.
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Jainism
An ancient Indian religion emphasizing non-violence (ahimsa), karma, and the liberation of the soul through self-discipline.
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Judaism
An ancient monotheistic tradition centered on covenant, law (Torah), and the ongoing relationship between God and the Jewish people.
Kabbalah
A mystical tradition within Judaism that explores the hidden dimensions of God, creation, and the human soul.
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Mahayana Buddhism
A broad Buddhist tradition emphasizing universal compassion, the bodhisattva path, and emptiness (shunyata).
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Manichaeism
A dualistic religion founded by Mani, teaching the cosmic struggle between light and darkness.
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Materialism
A worldview holding that matter is the fundamental substance of reality and all phenomena can be explained by material interactions.
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Modernism
A cultural and philosophical movement prioritizing progress, rationality, and mastery over nature through science and technology.
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Mystical Sufism
A mystical Islamic tradition seeking direct experience of the Divine through love, devotion, and spiritual practice.
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Mysticism
A spiritual orientation focused on direct experience of the divine, transcending ordinary perception and dogma.
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Naturalism
A worldview asserting that everything arises from natural properties and causes, excluding supernatural explanations.
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Neoplatonism
A philosophical tradition teaching that all reality emanates from a single source (the One), emphasizing spiritual ascent.
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Nihilism
A worldview that rejects inherent meaning, purpose, or value in life, often as a response to the collapse of previous certainties.
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Panpsychism
A philosophical view that consciousness or mind is a fundamental and ubiquitous aspect of reality.
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Pantheism
A doctrine identifying the universe itself with the divine—God is all, and all is God.
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Platonism
A philosophical tradition centered on transcendent forms and the pursuit of the Good. Emphasizes reason, idealism, and the distinction between appearances and true reality.
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Postmodernism
A skeptical and critical orientation challenging grand narratives, objectivity, and stable meaning.
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Process Philosophy
A metaphysical approach emphasizing becoming, change, and relationality as more fundamental than substance.
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Quakerism
A Christian tradition emphasizing direct inner experience, simplicity, pacifism, and equality.
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Rationalism
A philosophical approach emphasizing reason and logic as the primary source of knowledge.
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Romanticism
A cultural and philosophical movement emphasizing emotion, nature, and the creative imagination.
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Rosicrucianism
A Western esoteric movement blending alchemy, mysticism, and the pursuit of hidden wisdom.
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Scientific Materialism
A worldview grounded in physicalism and empirical science. Reality is ultimately material and measurable.
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Secular Humanism
A worldview prioritizing human welfare, ethics, and rationality without reference to the supernatural.
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Shamanism
A range of animistic traditions emphasizing the healer’s journey between worlds for wisdom and transformation.
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Shinto
The indigenous spirituality of Japan, centering on reverence for kami (spirits) in nature and ancestral tradition.
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Sikhism
A monotheistic Indian religion founded by Guru Nanak, teaching devotion, equality, and service.
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Stoicism
A philosophy of rational resilience and self-mastery, emphasizing the cultivation of virtue and acceptance of nature.
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Sufism
The mystical dimension of Islam, focusing on direct experience of God through love and devotion.
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Taoism
A spiritual tradition rooted in the Tao, the ineffable source of all. Emphasizes harmony, non-action, and flowing with nature.
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Theosophy
A mystical movement synthesizing Eastern and Western traditions, teaching spiritual evolution, karma, and hidden wisdom.
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Theravada Buddhism
The earliest form of Buddhism, emphasizing individual enlightenment through ethical conduct, meditation, and insight.
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Transcendentalism
A 19th-century American movement emphasizing the inherent goodness of people and nature, and the primacy of intuition.
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Transhumanism
A movement advocating for transforming the human condition via advanced technology, reason, and science.
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Unitarian Universalism
A pluralistic faith embracing wisdom from all traditions and affirming freedom of belief and conscience.
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Vedanta
A major school of Hindu philosophy teaching the unity of Atman (self) and Brahman (absolute reality).
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Wicca
A modern pagan religion honoring nature, cycles, and the divine feminine and masculine.
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Zen Buddhism
A school of Mahayana Buddhism emphasizing direct, wordless experience and sudden enlightenment.
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Zoroastrianism
An ancient Persian religion centering on the cosmic struggle between truth and falsehood, light and darkness.