school of thought
A particular school of thought holds that learning is most effective through direct experience.
Noun: A particular way of thinking about a subject or issue, shared by a group of people. It refers to a set of ideas, principles, or beliefs that form a distinct intellectual tradition or perspective within a broader field of study or philosophy.
The term "school of thought" is used to categorize and discuss different theoretical approaches, philosophies, or methodologies. It is often used in academic, philosophical, and professional contexts to compare and contrast ideas. - It is typically preceded by adjectives specifying the type (e.g., economic, psychological, philosophical) or names of founders (e.g., Keynesian, Freudian). - It functions as a countable noun (e.g., one school of thought, several schools of thought).
- In psychology, the behaviorist school of thought focuses on observable behaviors rather than internal mental states.
- There are two main schools of thought on this economic issue: one advocates for government intervention, and the other supports free markets.
- Her analysis is influenced by the feminist school of thought in literary criticism.
- "A dominant/prevalent school of thought": Refers to the most widely accepted or influential set of ideas in a field at a given time.
- The cognitive revolution challenged the then-dominant behaviorist school of thought.
- "To belong to/adhere to a school of thought": To follow or support a particular set of ideas.
- He clearly adheres to the classical school of thought in economics.
- Doctrine: A belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a religious, political, or other group. (More formal and often implies a stricter set of principles.)
- Philosophy: The study of fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence; also used for a particular system of philosophical thought.
- Paradigm: A typical example or pattern of something; a model, especially in scientific contexts.
- Ideology: A system of ideas and ideals, especially one which forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.
- Way of thinking
- Intellectual tradition
- Perspective
- Approach
- Line of thinking
- "A difference of opinion": A less formal way to indicate disagreement, but does not imply a formalized set of beliefs.
- "Frame of reference": A set of criteria or stated values in relation to which measurements or judgments can be made.
A particular school of thought holds that learning is most effective through direct experience.
- a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school