peripateticism

/,peripə'tetisizm/
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peripateticism

A student reads about peripateticism in a philosophy textbook.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • (Philosophy) Aristotelianism: The philosophical system of Aristotle, which encompasses logic, metaphysics, ethics, poetics, politics, and natural science. It is characterized by its empirical approach and systematic analysis of reality.
    • The quality of being itinerant: The state or characteristic of traveling from place to place, often for work.
Usage Examples

  • Noun (Philosophy):

    • The professor's lecture focused on the core principles of Peripateticism, contrasting them with Platonic ideas.
    • His thesis explored the influence of Peripateticism on medieval scholastic thought.

  • Noun (Itinerant quality):

    • The life of a consultant is marked by a certain peripateticism, with constant travel between client sites.
    • The peripateticism of the nomadic tribe was essential to their survival.
Advanced Usage
  • "The Peripatetic school": Refers to the followers of Aristotle who taught while walking in the Lyceum in Athens.
    • The Peripatetic school was a center for scientific and philosophical research in the ancient world.
Variants and Related Words

  • Peripatetic (adj/n): (Adjective) Traveling from place to place, especially for work. (Noun) A person who travels from place to place.

    • She led a peripatetic life as a touring musician.
    • The conference was attended by many peripatetics from the sales department.

  • Aristotelianism (n): The philosophy of Aristotle; synonymous with Peripateticism in its philosophical sense.

    • The revival of Aristotelianism shaped Renaissance thinking.
Synonyms
  • Aristotelian philosophy: The doctrines of Aristotle.
  • Itinerancy: The practice of traveling regularly.
Related Phrases
  • Peripatetic lifestyle: A way of life involving frequent travel or movement.
    • The diplomatic corps often leads a peripatetic lifestyle.
Related Idioms
  • To walk the Peripatetic path: (Formal/Literary) To follow or study the philosophical methods of Aristotle.
    • Scholars who walk the Peripatetic path emphasize observation and categorization.
peripateticism

A student reads about peripateticism in a philosophy textbook.

Noun
  1. (philosophy) the philosophy of Aristotle that deals with logic and metaphysics and ethics and poetics and politics and natural science
    • Aristotelianism profoundly influenced Western thought

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