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scholasticism

scho·las·ti·cism [ skə lásti sìzzəm, sko lásti sìzzəm ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. medieval theology and philosophy: a medieval theological and philosophical system of learning based on the authority of St. Augustine and other leaders of the early Christian Church, and on the works of Aristotle. It sought to bridge the gap between religion and reason.

2. traditional learning: narrowly traditional learning, or adherence to traditional educational methods

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