Life force
Life Force
Life force (pronunciation: /ˈlaɪf fɔːrs/), also known as vital energy, is a concept that refers to a form of energy, spirit, or living spark which is said to animate living beings.
Etymology
The term "life force" is derived from the English words "life" meaning the condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter, and "force" meaning strength or energy as an attribute of physical action or movement. The concept of life force is found in many cultures under different names, such as "qi" in Chinese philosophy, "prana" in Indian philosophy, and "ki" in Japanese philosophy.
Related Terms
- Qi: In traditional Chinese culture, qi is believed to be a vital force forming part of any living entity.
- Prana: In Hindu philosophy, prana is the Sanskrit word for "life force" or "vital principle".
- Ki: In Japanese culture, ki is the word used to refer to the energy that animates all living things.
- Vitalism: Vitalism is the belief in the existence of vital energy or life force that animates living organisms.
- Energy (esotericism): In esotericism, energy is often associated with unseen human life force energy or spiritual energy.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Life force
- Wikipedia's article - Life force
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