Scholasticism
[skә'læstisizm]
Definition
(noun.) orthodoxy of a scholastic variety.
(noun.) the system of philosophy dominant in medieval Europe; based on Aristotle and the Church Fathers.
Editor: Megan--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) The method or subtilties of the schools of philosophy; scholastic formality; scholastic doctrines or philosophy.
Typist: Shelley
Examples
- Some of them are named scholasticism, sensationalism, rationalism, idealism, realism, empiricism, transcendentalism, pragmatism, etc. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
- Scholasticism frequently has been used since the time of the revival of learning as a term of reproach. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
Editor: Murdoch