traditionalism
- noun
- /trəˈdɪʃənəlɪzəm/
- Formal
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tradicionalismo
- Sedgwick, Mark J. Against the Modern World: Traditionalism and the Secret Intellectual History of the Twentieth Century. New York: Oxford University, 2003. Pp. xiv + 370. $35.
Examples
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In my view, Ceaser's presentation of political science as a principled alternative to the extremes of traditionalism and rationalism is a fundamental contribution to contemporary political theory.
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Thus, political science represents a complex approach that synthesizes certain epistemological elements of rationalism and traditionalism into a truer picture of reality.
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Yet Kolnai's attentive regard for traditional or inherited wisdom must not be confused with an identification of philosophy with traditionalism or the love of the ancestral as such.
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Many scholars argue that traditionalism limits intellectual growth by emphasizing the importance of ancient teachings over new ideas.
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In his lecture, the professor explained how traditionalism influences the interpretation of sacred texts across various religions.
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The rise of modern philosophies challenges traditionalism, prompting debates about the relevance of ancient beliefs in today's society.
Antonyms
Compounds
How Traditional
Surface Forms
Morphology
traditionalism = traditional (semi-transparent) = tradition + al + ism
Morphologically this sense is formed by adding '-ism' to 'traditional', a standard derivation indicating a system or doctrine.
Etymology
Traditionalism comes from the familiar word tradition, which comes from an old word meaning 'to hand over'. In religion and philosophy, traditionalism is the idea that teaching and knowledge are 'handed down' from the past or from God, so people trust and follow those old teachings.