Scholasticism

Word SCHOLASTICISM
Character 13
Hyphenation scho las ti cism
Pronunciations /skəˈlæstɪˌsɪzəm/

Definitions and meanings of "Scholasticism"

What do we mean by scholasticism?

The dominant form of theological and philosophical study in Western Christianity in the Middle Ages, based on the authority of the Latin Fathers and of Aristotle and his commentators. noun

Close adherence to traditional methods or teachings. noun

The Aristotelian teaching of the medieval schools and universities, and similar teaching in Roman Catholic institutions in modern times, characterized by acknowledgment of the authority of the church, by being largely, if not wholly, based upon the authority of the church fathers, of Aristotle, and of Arabian commentators, and by its stiff and formal method of discussion. noun

The method or subtilties of the schools of philosophy; scholastic formality; scholastic doctrines or philosophy. noun

A tradition or school of philosophy, originating in the Middle Ages, that combines classical philosophy with Catholic theology noun

Orthodoxy of a scholastic variety noun

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

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

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The word "scholasticism" in example sentences

For instance, the word scholasticism, he thinks it might be a good idea to “look up” since he drops it into many conversations with students and faculty alike. ❋ ____Maggie (2009)

Beginning in Italy during the early Renaissance and working its way north, it was a reaction to the dominant philosophical school of the Middle Ages, known as scholasticism, which reinforced the absolute and universal authority of the Catholic Church. ❋ Strobe Talbott (2008)

Another big issue is the idea of scholasticism v. spirituality in the medieval period. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Alexander, please don't fall into the "scholasticism" sucker game. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Anyone who reacts vehemently regarding "scholasticism" is perhaps reacting to a misunderstanding of scholasticism, in my humble opinion. ❋ Unknown (2005)

It is to be feared that this art and thought may be absorbed by the decadent subtleties or pedantic scholasticism which is apt to accompany all coteries -- in short, that its music will be salon-music rather than chamber-music. ❋ Romain Rolland (1905)

According to Syracuse University professor Mehrzad Boroujerdi, Rajavi provides the MEK's critique of the limitations of a host of "isms" such as scholasticism, positivism, pragmatism, scientism, empiricism, and rationalism. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Perhaps most important of all, a new intellectual movement known as "scholasticism" arose. ❋ Unknown (2009)

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