Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

demiurge

noun

/ˈdɛmɪˌɜrdʒ/

Definition

A creator entity or artisan responsible for the fashioning and maintenance of the physical universe.

Examples

In Gnostic texts, the demiurge is often depicted as ignorant of the spiritual realm.
The demiurge in Plato’s ‘Timaeus’ is responsible for the creation of the cosmos.
Many philosophical discussions revolve around the nature of the demiurge and its relationship to the ultimate divine source.

Meaning

In philosophy and religion, particularly in Gnosticism, the demiurge is viewed as the god-like being who shapes the material world and is often contrasted with a higher, true divine presence.