Realization of one's true nature or ideal self; fulfilment of one's potential by one's own efforts.

the theory of a directing power underlying the material forces of the universe.

Existing beyond the mind; independent of or apart from human thought or perception; as n., a transmental existence or reality.

Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of Croce or his idealistic ‘philosophy of the spirit’. Also n., a follower of Croce or of his philosophy.

The theory that the natural world is a reflection or imitation of an ideal, supernatural, or immaterial world.