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
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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