Omnibenevolence
n.kind, hopefulformal
What it means
Perfect and unlimited goodwill toward every being.
Reach for it when naming the theological attribute of unlimited and perfect goodness toward all
The story imagines a ruler guided by complete omnibenevolence.
Choose between these
5- warm
boundless compassion
limitless concern for suffering leads
not when Compassion is one aspect of benevolence.
- professional
all-goodness
a compact explanatory gloss is needed
not when The coined form is less established.
- formal
perfect goodness
plain theological language is preferred
not when Goodness includes more than benevolent intent.
- formal
universal benevolence
goodwill extending to every being is central
not when Universal benevolence need not be perfect or divine.
- literary
infinite love
devotional warmth is intended
not when Love and moral goodness are not identical concepts.
Said against
3- malevolence
- cruelty
- indifference
It naturally appears in
3- divine omnibenevolence
The essay compares divine omnibenevolence with the existence of suffering.
- doctrine of omnibenevolence
The doctrine of omnibenevolence shaped the philosopher's argument.
- perfect omnibenevolence
The story tests whether perfect omnibenevolence permits coercion.
Usage notes
Omnibenevolence is a specialized theological term; its relation to suffering, justice, and freedom is philosophically disputed.