Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

deism

Noun

/ˈdeɪ.ɪ.zəm/

Definition

Deism is the belief in the existence of a supreme being, specifically a creator who does not intervene in the universe.

Examples

Many Enlightenment thinkers were proponents of deism, believing in a rational creator.
Thomas Jefferson is often associated with deism due to his views on religion and morality.

Meaning

Deism asserts that reason and observation of the natural world are sufficient to determine the existence of a creator, and it often rejects organized religion and the notion of divine intervention in human affairs.