In the Platonic, Neopythagorean, Middle Platonic, and Neoplatonic schools of philosophy, the Demiurge (/ ˈdɛmi.ɜːrdʒ /) is an artisan -like figure responsible for fashioning and maintaining the physical …

Demiurge, in philosophy, a subordinate god who fashions and arranges the physical world to make it conform to a rational and eternal ideal.

Nowadays, the word demiurge can refer to the individual or group chiefly responsible for a creative idea, as in "the demiurge behind the new hit TV show." Demiurge derives, via Late Latin, from Greek …

Demiurge (from the Greek δημιουργός dēmiourgós, meaning "artisan" or "craftsman") is a term for a creator deity or divine artisan responsible for the creation of the physical universe.

The demiurge is said to bring order out of substance by imitating an unchanging and eternal model (paradigm).

Aug 6, 2025 · The concept of the Demiurge is a multifaceted and historically rich one, primarily associated with Gnosticism and Neoplatonism. It’s a term often encountered in philosophical and …

May 30, 2025 · From Ancient Greek Δημιουργός (Dēmiourgós), see demiurge. (Platonism) The subordinate being that fashions the perceptible world in the light of eternal ideas.

Demiurge (from Greek demiourgos, ‘artisan’, ‘craftsman’), a deity who shapes the material world from the preexisting chaos. Plato introduces the demiurge in his Timaeus.

The Demiurge, first conceptualized by Plato as a benevolent creator in his dialogue "Timaeus," is seen as the supreme craftsman of the universe, responsible for forming the World Soul and delegating the …

Oct 24, 2023 · What is the Demiurge in Plato’s Philosophy? In Plato’s worldview, the Demiurge serves as a central figure in the creation of the cosmos. Derived from the Greek word “demiourgos,” …