Philosophy dictionary. Academic. 2011.
Apollonian — Apollonian/Dionysian … Philosophy dictionary
Dionysian — See Apollonian/Dionysian … Philosophy dictionary
Apollonian — [ap΄ə lō′nē ən] adj. 1. of, like, or having to do with Apollo 2. well ordered, rational, and serene: distinguished from DIONYSIAN … English World dictionary
Dionysian — [dī΄ənish′ən; dī΄ənis′ē ən, dī΄əniz′ē ən] adj. 1. Dionysiac 2. of the orgiastic nature of the Dionysia; wild, frenzied, and sensuous: distinguished from APOLLONIAN 3. of any of several historical figures named Dionysus … English World dictionary
Apollonian and Dionysian — The Apollonian and Dionysian is a philosophical and literary concept, or dichotomy, based on certain features of ancient Greek mythology. Several Western philosophical and literary figures have invoked this dichotomy in critical and creative… … Wikipedia
Apollonian — /ap euh loh nee euhn/, adj. 1. pertaining to the cult of Apollo. 2. (l.c.) serene, calm, or well balanced; poised and disciplined. 3. (l.c.) having the properties of or preferring classic beauty. Cf. Dionysian (def. 2). [1655 65; < Gk… … Universalium
Dionysian — /duy euh nish euhn, nis ee euhn, nuy see /, adj. 1. of, pertaining to, or honoring Dionysus or Bacchus. 2. recklessly uninhibited; unrestrained; undisciplined; frenzied; orgiastic. [1600 10; DIONYS(US) + IAN] * * * ▪ characteristic… … Universalium
Apollonian — adjective Date: 1663 1. of, relating to, or resembling the god Apollo 2. harmonious, measured, ordered, or balanced in character compare Dionysian … New Collegiate Dictionary
Dionysian — adjective Date: 1607 1. a. of or relating to Dionysius b. of or relating to the theological writings once mistakenly attributed to Dionysius the Areopagite 2. a. devoted to the worship of Dionysus … New Collegiate Dictionary
dionysian — adjective wild, irrational, and undisciplined Ant: apollonian … Wiktionary
