English
Etymology
French noösphere, formed from Greek νοο� �mind�.
Pronunciation
IPA|/'n���sfɪ�/
Noun
en-noun
- a theoretical stage of evolutionary development, associated with consciousness, the mind, and personal relationships (often with reference to the writings of w:Teilhard de Chardin|Teilhard de Chardin
#:*1980: �I used to have a pretty clear idea of God. Now we have these new theologians who say God�s inside here not up there or he�s an impersonal noosphere and the anthropomorphic image is out. Three unpersons in one anthropomorphic noosphere.� � Anthony Burgess, Earthly Powers
ru:noosphere
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