Scholasticism Meaning
/skəˈlæstɪˌsɪzəm/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA tradition or school of philosophy, originating in the Middle Ages, that combines classical philosophy with Catholic theology.
nounAlternative letter-case form of scholasticism.
Sentence Examples
The group is studying the history and nature of scholasticism.
Scholasticism was a method of learning in the Middle Ages.
The professor lectured on the influence of medieval scholasticism.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Medieval ____ was a method of learning that emphasized logic and theology.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Medieval ____ attempted to reconcile Christian theology with the philosophy of Aristotle.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English scholastic Proto-Indo-European *-id- Proto-Indo-European *-yéti Proto-Indo-European *-idyéti Proto-Hellenic *-íďďō Ancient Greek -ῐ́ζω (-ĭ́zō) Proto-Indo-European *-mos Proto-Indo-European *-mós Ancient Greek -μός (-mós) Ancient Greek -ισμός (-ismós)der. English -ism English scholasticism From scholastic + -ism.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Once more, the work exhibits the characteristics which are typical of scholasticism at its best: the appeal to reason, the logical marshaling of arguments, the relentless exploration of the implications of ideas, and the fundamental conviction that, at its heart, the Christian gospel is rational and can be shown to be rational."
— 2017, Alister E. McGrath, Christian theology: an introduction, page 86:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Medieval ____ was a method of learning that emphasized logic and theology.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Medieval ____ attempted to reconcile Christian theology with the philosophy of Aristotle.