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Jesuitism

Jesuitism

1 9.9
A way of arguing and acting that is clever but seems unfair or secret
  • noun
  • /ˈdʒɛz.ju.ɪ.tɪ.zəm/
  • Offensive
: jesuitismo
  • Some historians argue that the educational reforms in the 16th century carried the mark of Jesuitism, emphasizing strict adherence to their principles.

Examples

  • Debates about moral philosophy sometimes reference Jesuitism due to its historical reputation for complex ethical reasoning.

  • Unbending—considerately, of course, with a solicitous hand—unbending with familiar pity, that is the characteristic art of Jesuitism which has always known how to introduce itself as a religion of pity.

    Academic text (2000)

  • The political maneuvering surrounding the election was criticized as a form of Jesuitism that prioritized intrigue over transparency.

Synonyms

Jesuitry
vsJesuitism
  • Offensive
9.9

A way of using clever, often tricky religious or legal arguments

emphasizes doctrines and methods viewed as involving casuistry and intrigue

Antonyms

transparency
139 3.7

Being clear so people can see or understand how something works

simplicity
36 1.7

Being easy to understand and not complicated

How Casuistic

casuistry
  • Specialized
1 9.9
Jesuitism
  • Offensive
1 9.9

Surface Forms

jesuitism singular
jesuitisms plural

Morphology

Jesuitism = Jesuit (transparent) = Jesuit + ism

Formed by adding the productive suffix '-ism' to 'Jesuit' to denote doctrines or practices associated with that group.

Etymology

Jesuitism comes from Jesuit, the name of a Catholic group named after Jesus, so it links to 'followers of Jesus'. The ending -ism means 'a system or practice', and because the Jesuits became famous for schools and very careful, clever arguing, Jesuitism now means their methods or a style of clever, sometimes tricky arguing.