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academicism

Academicism (noun) means the doctrines of Plato's academy; specifically the skeptical doctrines of the later academy stating that nothing can be known; a tenet of the Academic philosophy; state of being Academic.

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The doctrines of Plato's academy; specifically the skeptical doctrines of the later academy stating that nothing can be known; a tenet of the Academic philosophy; state of being Academic.

Traditional or orthodox formalism; conventionalism.

Speculative thoughts and attitudes.

A mannerism or mode peculiar to an academy.

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What is the meaning of academicism?

"academicism" (noun) means the doctrines of Plato's academy; specifically the skeptical doctrines of the later academy stating that nothing can be known; a tenet of the Academic philosophy; state of being Academic.

What are the different meanings of academicism?

"academicism" has 3 main meanings: 1. The doctrines of Plato's academy; specifically the skeptical doctrines of the later academy stating that nothing can be known; a tenet of the Academic philosophy; state of being Academic; 2. Traditional or orthodox formalism; conventionalism; 3. Speculative thoughts and attitudes.