- (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
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scho•las•ti•cism
(skə las′tə siz′əm),USA pronunciation n.
- Philosophy, Religion(sometimes cap.) 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.
- scholastic + -ism 1750–60
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