HyperDic: scholasticism

English > 2 senses of the word Scholasticism / scholasticism:
NOUNcognitionScholasticismthe system of philosophy dominant in medieval Europe
attributescholasticism, academicism, academismorthodoxy of a scholastic variety
English > Scholasticism: 2 senses > noun 1, cognition
MeaningThe system of philosophy dominant in medieval Europe; based on Aristotle and the Church Fathers.
Category ofnatural virtue(scholasticism) one of the four virtues (prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance) derived from nature
Broaderphilosophical doctrine, philosophical theoryA doctrine accepted by adherents to a philosophy
Spanishescolástica, escolasticismo
Catalanescolasticisme
Adjectivesscholasticof or relating to the philosophical doctrine of scholasticism
English > scholasticism: 2 senses > noun 2, attribute
Meaningorthodoxy of a scholastic variety.
Synonymsacademicism, academism
Broadertraditionalism, traditionalitystrict adherence to traditional methods or teachings
Spanishacademicismo, academismo, escolasticismo
Catalanacademicisme, escolasticisme

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