Transcendence
Transcendence refers to the state of going beyond the limits or boundaries of something, and it has multiple distinct meanings across various fields.
Meanings
- transcendence (philosophy): a philosophical concept where an individual or entity surpasses the ordinary limits of existence, often related to Neurobiology and Ways of knowing
- transcendence (religion): a state of spiritual elevation or connection with a higher power, found in beliefs such as Shintoism and Ecological health
- transcendence (psychology): a psychological state where an individual experiences a sense of unity or oneness with the universe, often linked to Suspension of disbelief and Bounded rationality
- transcendence (mathematics): a mathematical concept where a number or quantity exceeds the limits of a particular set or range, related to Ratio scale (cartography) and Law of conservation of energy