synthetic philosophy
noun
the philosophy of Herbert Spencer, intended as a synthesis of all the sciences.
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To complete even in outline the vast sweep of his projected synthetic philosophy two steps more remained for Spencer to take.
History of Modern Philosophy | Alfred William BennThis is a statement in which the author of the synthetic philosophy would probably have very little change to suggest.
His synthetic philosophy perhaps did more than anything else to make the idea of evolution familiar in England.
A History of Freedom of Thought | John Bagnell BuryHis synthetic philosophy had a grand aim, but it was manifestly unsatisfactory.
Bergson and His Philosophy | J. Alexander GunnIndeed, there is a hint that a synthetic philosophy is exactly what Davidson never seeks to attain.
Platform Monologues | T. G. Tucker
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