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hylic

/ˈhaɪlɪk/

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noun

Hylique

(gnosticism) The basest type of man in the gnostic theologian Valentinus' triadic grouping; a person focused on neither intellectual (psychic) nor spiritual (pneumatic) reality.

Examples :

"Even surrounded by discussions of philosophy and spirituality, Mark remained a complete hylic, interested only in material possessions and immediate gratification. "

Même entouré de discussions sur la philosophie et la spiritualité, Mark est resté un hylique complet, intéressé uniquement par les biens matériels et la gratification immédiate.

religion theology philosophy soul person human mind being

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adjective

Matériel, de la matière

Having to do with, or of the nature of, matter.

Examples :

"The artist explored the hylic properties of clay, focusing on its texture and malleability. "

L'artiste a exploré les propriétés matérielles de l'argile, en se concentrant sur sa texture et sa malléabilité.

philosophy substance material being