scholasticism

IPA: skʌɫˈæstʌsɪzʌm

(philosophy) A tradition or school of philosophy, originating in the Middle Ages, that combines classical philosophy with Catholic theology.
Alternative letter-case form of scholasticism [(philosophy) A tradition or school of philosophy, originating in the Middle Ages, that combines classical philosophy with Catholic theology.]

Examples of "scholasticism" in Sentences

Another big issue is the idea of scholasticism v. spirituality in the medieval period.
For instance, the word scholasticism, he thinks it might be a good idea to “look up” since he drops it into many conversations with students and faculty alike.
Beginning in Italy during the early Renaissance and working its way north, it was a reaction to the dominant philosophical school of the Middle Ages, known as scholasticism, which reinforced the absolute and universal authority of the Catholic Church.