Look up: eclecticism

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   eclecticism
   [n] - making decisions on the basis of what seems best instead of following some single doctrine or style
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   Eclecticism
   When architecture derives from many sources, historical and geographical, it is called eclectic. Late Georgian architecture was often eclectic, with buildings in a variety of architectural styles, inspired by Indian, Islamic and medieval architecture. Late Victorian architecture was also said to be eclectic. In both eras, architects copied other st ...
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   Eclecticism
   Ec·lec'ti·cism noun [ Confer French éclecticisme . Confer Electicism .] Theory or practice of an eclectic.
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   eclecticism
   A nineteenth-century cult popular in america which treats diseases by application of single remedies to known pathologic conditions, without reference to nosology, special attention being given to developing indigenous plant remedies. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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   eclecticism
   eclectic method noun making decisions on the basis of what seems best instead of following some single doctrine or style
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   Eclecticism
   `Eclecticism` is a conceptual approach that does not hold rigidly to a single paradigm or set of assumptions, but instead draws upon multiple theories, styles, or ideas to gain complementary insights into a subject, or applies different theories in particular cases. It can be inelegant, and eclectics are sometimes criticized for lack of consistency in their thinking, but it is common in many fields of study. For example, most psychologists accep...
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   Eclecticism
   • (n.) Theory or practice of an eclectic.
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   eclecticism
   (from Greek eklektikos, `selective`), in philosophy and theology, the practice of selecting doctrines from different systems of thought without ... [3 related articles]
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   eclecticism
   eclecticism 1. Making decisions on the basis of what seems best instead of following some single doctrine or style. 2. A tendency in architecture and the decorative arts to mix various historical styles with modern elements with the aim of combining the virtues of many styles.
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    eclecticism
    eclecticism (iklek'tisiz"um) , art style in which features are borrowed from various styles. It was once applied to the Carracci, who incorporated elements from the Renaissance and classical traditions. Among the most influential advocates of eclecticism were Sir Joshua Reynolds and John Rus...
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    eclecticism
    eclecticism (iklek'tisiz"um) [Gr. eklektikos=to choose], in philosophy, the selection of elements from different systems of thought, without regard to possible contradictions between the systems. Eclecticism differs from syncretism, which tries to combine various systems while resolving conf...
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    Eclecticism
    The principle, tendency, or practice of combining, or drawing upon, various philosophical or theological doctrines. In its passive form, it is found in many thinkers of no great originality. In its more active form, as a deliberate attempt to create unity among discordant schools of philosophy, eclecticism was practised by the Alexandrien School (...
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