noun
- Plural of peripateticism; the philosophical doctrines, methods, or practices associated with Aristotle and the Peripatetic school of ancient Greek philosophy.
- Plural of peripateticism; instances or expressions of the practice of walking about while teaching or discussing ideas.
Usage: formal; academic; historical
Usage: rare; literary
Examples
- Medieval scholars studied the peripateticisms of Aristotle's followers.
- The professor's peripateticisms during lectures encouraged active student engagement.
- Various peripateticisms influenced European intellectual thought for centuries.
- The text examines different peripateticisms and their modern interpretations.
- His teaching style reflected the peripateticisms of ancient philosophical traditions.