reincarnationism
Definitions
The belief or doctrine that the soul or spirit is reborn into a new body after death.
A philosophical or religious system centered on the concept of successive incarnations.
Examples
The philosopher explored the tenets of reincarnationism to better understand the cultural perspectives on the afterlife.
While many religions incorporate elements of rebirth, his academic paper specifically critiqued the logical consistency of reincarnationism.
Synonyms
metempsychosis transmigration of souls rebirth doctrine palingenesis