scholasticism

• Sustantivo que designa un método de enseñanza y un sistema filosófico, a menudo asociado con las universidades medievales, caracterizado por la adhesión estricta a doctrinas tradicionales y textos de autoridad; también puede referirse a un apego excesivo a la escolástica o al dogmatismo académico.

A noun referring to a method of learning and philosophical system, often associated with medieval universities, characterized by strict adherence to traditional doctrines and authoritative texts.

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1. Medieval philosophical systemC2formal

   A method of critical thought which dominated teaching by the academics (scholastics) of medieval universities in Europe from about 1100 to 1700. It emphasized dialectical reasoning to extend knowledge by inference and to resolve contradictions.

   Escolástica

   • Scholasticism sought to reconcile Christian theology with classical philosophy, particularly that of Aristotle.
   • Thomas Aquinas is one of the most famous figures associated with scholasticism.
   • The decline of scholasticism in the Renaissance gave way to humanism and empirical science.

2. Strict adherence to traditional doctrinesC2formal

   A narrow, often dogmatic adherence to established doctrines or methods, especially in theology or philosophy.

   Escolasticismo dogmático

   • His approach to the subject was criticized for its rigid scholasticism.
   • The professor's scholasticism left little room for new ideas.
   • Modern thinkers often reject the scholasticism of earlier eras.

   Sinónimosdogmatismformalismpedantrytraditionalism

   Antónimosempiricismfree-thinking