Absolute (philosophy)

In philosophy (often specifically metaphysics), the absolute,^[a] in most common usage, is a perfect, self-sufficient reality that depends upon nothing external to itself.^[2] In theology, the term is also used to designate the supreme being.^[3]

^ Inwood 2018, p. xxi.
^ Clément, Élisabeth; Demonque, Chantal; Hansen-Løve, Laurence; et al. (2011). "absolu". In Hansen-Løve, Laurence (ed.). La philosophie de A à Z (in French). Paris: Hatier. p. 11. ISBN 978-2-218-94735-3. OCLC 795416746.
^ Herbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). "The Absolute" . Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company.

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[FOOTNOTEInwood2018xxi-1] Inwood 2018, p. xxi.

[3] Clément, Élisabeth; Demonque, Chantal; Hansen-Løve, Laurence; et al. (2011). "absolu". In Hansen-Løve, Laurence (ed.). La philosophie de A à Z (in French). Paris: Hatier. p. 11. ISBN 978-2-218-94735-3. OCLC 795416746.

[CathEncy2-4] Herbermann, Charles, ed. (1913). "The Absolute" . Catholic Encyclopedia. New York: Robert Appleton Company.

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