scholasticism
(sometimes initial capital letter) the system of theological and philosophical teaching predominant in the Middle Ages, based chiefly upon the authority of the church fathers and of Aristotle and his commentators.
narrow adherence to traditional teachings, doctrines, or methods.
Origin of scholasticism
1Other words from scholasticism
- an·ti·scho·las·ti·cism, noun
- pro·scho·las·ti·cism, noun
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How to use scholasticism in a sentence
But his most influential work was connected with the relations between Jewish philosophy and the medieval scholasticism.
In scholasticism he founded a school of his own, and modified Molinism by his system of Congruism.
The Jesuits, 1534-1921 | Thomas J. CampbellAnd the modern world has overthrown this spirit of scholasticism.
Collected Papers on Analytical Psychology | C. G. JungBoth of them were disgusted with Aristotle and with his formal logic, particularly with the subtleties of scholasticism.
The Positive Outcome of Philosophy | Joseph DietzgenHe attacked scholasticism with much vigour, and censured the philosophy of Aristotle, the admired of the schoolmen.
Books Fatal to Their Authors | P. H. Ditchfield
British Dictionary definitions for scholasticism
/ (skəˈlæstɪˌsɪzəm) /
(sometimes capital) the system of philosophy, theology, and teaching that dominated medieval western Europe and was based on the writings of the Church Fathers and (from the 12th century) Aristotle
strict adherence to traditional doctrines
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Cultural definitions for scholasticism
The philosophy and theology, marked by careful argumentation, that flourished among Christian thinkers in Europe during the Middle Ages.
Notes for scholasticism
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