apeirotheism

English

Etymology

From apeiro- +‎ theism, from Ancient Greek ἄπειρος (ápeiros, “infinite”) and θεός (theós, “god”), modeled after atheism, monotheism, polytheism, etc.

Apparently coined by Scottish-American philosopher Thomas Davidson.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /əˌpiːɹɵˈθiːɪzəm/, /əˌpeɪ̯ɹɵˈθiːɪzəm/

Noun

apeirotheism (uncountable)

1. (religion) The belief in the existence of an infinite number of gods. (The addition of quotations indicative of this usage is being sought:)
   • 2001, Michael H. DeArmey, James A. Good, The St Louis Hegelians (American Hegelianism), Thoemmes Press, →ISBN, page xxix:

     Religious feelings springing from an optimistic and healthy-minded apeirotheism permeated Davidson's activity in his lectures, his social engagement, and travel. Such feelings were the logical outcome of considering oneself and others as the sons of god.