Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scholasticism
noun
/skəˈlæs.tɪ.sɪ.zəm/
Definition
A method of critical thought which dominated teaching by the academics (‘scholastics’) of medieval universities in Europe from about 1100 to 1700.
Examples
- Scholasticism influenced medieval philosophy and integrated various philosophical traditions.
- Many universities in Europe were founded on the principles of scholasticism, fostering deep analytical skills.
Meaning
Scholasticism seeks to reconcile faith with reason, using philosophical principles to interpret and understand theology.
Synonyms
- medieval philosophy
- academic philosophy
