Traditionalism

Word TRADITIONALISM
Character 14
Hyphenation tra di tion al ism
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Traditionalism"

What do we mean by traditionalism?

Adherence to tradition, especially in cultural or religious practice. noun

A system holding that all knowledge is derived from original divine revelation and is transmitted by tradition. noun

Strictly, a system of philosophy in which all religious knowledge is reduced to belief in truth communicated by revelation from God, and received by traditional instruction; popularly, the habit of basing religious convictions on ecclesiastical authority and the traditional belief of the church, not on an independent study of the Scripture, or an independent exercise of the reason; adherence to tradition as an authority. noun

A system of faith founded on tradition; esp., the doctrine that all religious faith is to be based solely upon what is delivered from competent authority, exclusive of rational processes. noun

The adherence to traditional views or practices, especially with regard to cultural or religious matters. noun

A philosophical system which makes tradition the supreme criterion and rule of certitude; the doctrine that human reason is of itself radically unable to know with certainty any truth or, at least, the fundamental truths of the metaphysical, moral, and religious order. noun

The doctrine that all knowledge was originally derived by divine revelation and that it is transmitted by traditions noun

Adherence to tradition (especially in cultural or religious matters) noun

Strict adherence to traditional methods or teachings noun

The adherence to traditional views or practices, especially with regard to cultural or religious matters.

The continuation of theological rituals on the basis that the ritual has always completed, rather than the ritual being a manifestation of theology.

A philosophical system which makes tradition the supreme criterion and rule of certitude; the doctrine that human reason is of itself radically unable to know with certainty any truth or, at least, the fundamental truths of the metaphysical, moral, and religious order.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Traditionalism

The word "traditionalism" in example sentences

One wonders what the point of his "traditionalism" is if the Holy Gospels can become "wacky novelties". ❋ John (2002)

And: "To put matters in general terms, traditionalism is concerned with essential qualities and connections, while modernity is concerned with technical factors, temporary relationships, and specific purposes." ❋ Unknown (2009)

But to the extent that its insular traditionalism is its weakness, it can make for a very undemocratic political and social conversation. ❋ Unknown (2010)

The chief intellectual, rather than emotional, support for traditionalism is a sceptical view about political knowledge. ❋ Gordon McCabe (2009)

Please. after confab this weekend pondering black/blackfoot history. also: traditionalism is hard. ❋ Aichildlit (2009)

We’ve had to negotiate treacherous waters to establish a pedagogically progressive seminary in a nation (and church) where traditionalism is often idolized. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Even though I am very disappointed with the effect feminism has had in our culture, I have also met girls who are turned by the idea of traditionalism because they are sincerely aware of chauvinistic male attitudes. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Kozinski believes that "traditionalism" can become an ideology that makes one spiritually sick, "as one becomes more attached to the traditionalist movement, its narratives, personages, publications, polemics, criticisms, etc than to the Church as a whole - and to Christ Himself". ❋ Unknown (2009)

Leaders like these rely on traditionalism, meaning that they claim their authority derived from a religious text. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Yes, I know you can say that has more to do with the Society's internal politics, but coming from such an important figure in Catholic "traditionalism" I think it was very significant. ❋ Joanna Bogle (2009)

One of the things that this pope represents is a kind of traditionalism in what they call the liturgy, which is the mass and the music. ❋ Unknown (2008)

Mind you, I don't believe the alternative is "traditionalism," as that ideology is currently espoused in some Catholic circles. ❋ Mike L (2007)

But to me the oddest thing is that, outside the rather narrow circles of Catholic "traditionalism"—at which, I suspect, the document was chiefly aimed, given its timing right after the liturgical motu proprio—hardly anybody has noticed how one of the document's points qualifies the sense in which the Church is said to be catholic. ❋ Mike L (2007)

It's a rediscovery of the kind of traditionalism espoused by Russell Kirk and Richard Weaver and others in the 1940s and 1950s. ❋ Herrick Kimball (2006)

And while the Colonel understood better than any Westerner in Japan the importance of the maintenance of its traditions, its heritage, knowing that without those things the country would disintegrate, yet he also understood that the kind of traditionalism that Satsugai represented was as evil and self-serving as anything in Japan could be. ❋ Lustbader, Eric (1980)

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