Scholasticism
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /skəˈlæstɪˌsɪzəm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Scholasticism is a noun meaning (philosophy) A tradition or school of philosophy, originating in the Middle Ages, that combines classical philosophy with Catholic theology.
Meaning
(philosophy) A tradition or school of philosophy, originating in the Middle Ages, that combines classical philosophy with Catholic theology.
Example Sentences
Once more, the work exhibits the characteristics which are typical of scholasticism at its best: the appeal to reason, the logical marshaling of arguments, the relentless exploration of the implications of ideas, and the fundamental conviction that, at its heart, the Christian gospel is rational and can be shown to be rational.
Word Forms
- scholasticisms
Synonyms for scholasticism
Depending on context, synonyms include academism, academicism.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include academicism, academism, sophism, scholastics, sophisticism, academicalism.
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