SCHOLASTICISM

scholasticism, academicism, academism

(noun) orthodoxy of a scholastic variety

Scholasticism

(noun) the system of philosophy dominant in medieval Europe; based on Aristotle and the Church Fathers

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

scholasticism (plural scholasticisms)

(philosophy) a tradition or school of philosophy, originating in the Middle Ages, that combines classical philosophy with Catholic theology

Source: Wiktionary


Scho*las"ti*cism, n.

Definition: The method or subtitles the schools of philosophy; scholastic formality; scholastic doctrines or philosophy. The spirit of the old scholasticism . . . spurned laborious investigation and slow induction. J. P. Smith.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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