neo-Kantianism

[ nee-oh-kan-tee-uh-niz-uhm, -kahn- ]

/ ˌni oʊˈkæn ti əˌnɪz əm, -ˈkɑn- /

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Kantianism as modified by various philosophers.

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First recorded in 1885–90

ne·o-Kant·i·an, noun, adjective

Duke was a state representative whose neo-Nazi alliances were disgorged in media reports during his run for governor in 1991.
The Price of Steve Scalise’s Silence|Jason Berry|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Although Southern did not automatically equal neo-Confederate, at times the distinction could easily get lost.
Steve Scalise Shows There’s a Fine Line Between Confederate & Southern|Lloyd Green|January 2, 2015|DAILY BEAST
But damn, the music is catchy—a neo-soul aural assault of horns, electro swirls, yelps, funky basslines, and harmonized vocals.
The 14 Best Songs of 2014: Bobby Shmurda, Future Islands, Drake, and More|Marlow Stern|December 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
In contrast to Obamacare, a neo-WPA would have been a difficult target for the GOP.
Time to Bring Back the Truman Democrats|Joel Kotkin|December 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Donetsk, formerly a make-believe republic, is turning into a little neo-Soviet state.
East Ukraine: Back in the USSR|Jamie Dettmer|November 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The Neo-conservative programme should tell us what is meant by the liberties of the people.
The Contemporary Review, January 1883|Various
This is what the "Neo-conservatives" propose to do with their recent discovery.
The Contemporary Review, January 1883|Various
This is a field in which Neo-conservatism can reap no harvest.
The Contemporary Review, January 1883|Various
It was in the Neo valley that the supreme efforts of the earthquake were manifested.
A Study of Recent Earthquakes|Charles Davison
If it bear the distinct marks of being a Neo-platonic pastiche, we may reject it without hesitation.
Myth, Ritual, and Religion, Vol. 1|Andrew Lang