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Albertism

Albertism

9.9
Ideas of Albertus Magnus, a medieval German philosopher, that shape later thinking
  • noun
  • /ˈæl.bər.tɪz.əm/
  • Formal
: albertismo
  • Albertism emphasizes the integration of Aristotelian philosophy with Christian theology.

Examples

  • The rise of Albertism marked a distinct philosophical movement separate from Thomism and Scotism.

  • Albertism played a significant role in shaping late medieval scholastic thought.

  • Few modern scholars strictly adhere to Albertism, but its influence can still be seen in contemporary metaphysics.

  • What is Albertism?

  • I find Albertism fascinating!

  • Many historians note that Albertism contributed to the development of natural philosophy in the Middle Ages.

  • Students often explore Albertism to understand its impact on the Renaissance and subsequent philosophical thought.

Surface Forms

Albertism singular
Albertisms plural

Morphology

Albertism = Albert (transparent) = Albert + ism

Formed from the proper name 'Albert' plus the productive suffix '-ism' meaning a doctrine or school; learners can infer 'doctrine of Albert' from the parts.

Etymology

Albertism comes from the name Albertus, the German thinker Albertus Magnus from the Middle Ages, and the ending -ism meaning 'belief' or 'system', like in Buddhism or Marxism. So Albertism simply means the set of ideas or teachings that come from Albertus, which is why we use it for his philosophy today.