Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

peripateticism

Noun

/ˌpɛrəpəˈtɛtɪsɪz(ə)m/

Definition

The philosophical doctrine associated with Aristotle, characterized by walking and discussing ideas.

Examples

Many great ideas have emerged through peripateticism, as thinkers walked and shared their thoughts.
The peripateticism of the ancient philosophers highlights the importance of movement in intellectual discourse.

Meaning

Peripateticism refers to the practice of teaching and engaging in philosophical discourse while in motion, particularly attributed to Aristotle and his followers who walked and talked around the Lyceum in ancient Athens.