allseeing

Allseeing refers to the concept of omniscience or the capacity to perceive all things. In religion, mythology, and philosophy, it denotes beings or powers that possess complete knowledge or awareness, or it may describe symbolic representations of such power. The term can appear as a common adjective (all-seeing) or as a proper name or title in contemporary works, sometimes rendered as Allseeing.

Symbolism associated with allseeing commonly centers on the all-seeing eye. The Eye of Providence, often depicted as an eye within a triangle, is a widely recognized emblem of divine watchfulness and knowledge. Related imagery appears in other cultural traditions, including ancient Egyptian symbolism such as the Eye of Horus, where similar motifs signify protection, insight, and restoration. In broader art and literature, all-seeing imagery can signify enlightenment, judgment, or surveillance.

In theology and philosophy, omniscience is a central topic. Classical discussions explore whether a completely all-knowing being is compatible with human freedom, the nature of knowledge, and the limits of perception. Some traditions attribute omniscience to a creator or supreme being, while others challenge or reinterpret the concept within ethical and epistemic frameworks.

In modern usage, all-seeing motifs appear in fiction, games, and media as archetypes representing overwhelming power, surveillance, or transcendent understanding. The phrase is also employed in discussions about contemporary data analytics and state or corporate surveillance, where pervasive observation is likened to an all-seeing presence.

See also: omniscience; Eye of Providence; Eye of Horus; Freemasonry; surveillance.