1) Deciding 2) Decision making 3) Eclectic method 4) Philosophical movement 5) Selective philosophy
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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 sometimes seem inelegant or lacking in simplicity, and eclectics are sometime...
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• (n.) Theory or practice of an eclectic.
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A mixing of various architectural styles and ornamentation of the past and present, including ornamentation from Asia. Eclecticism in architecture was very popular in both Victorian England and in the United States during the second half of the 19th century.
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(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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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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The practice of selecting or borrowing from earlier styles and combining the borrowed elements.
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Ec·lec'ti·cism noun [ Confer French
éclecticisme . Confer
Electicism .] Theory or practice of an eclectic.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: ek-lek′ti-sizm Definitions: 1. A now defunct system of medicine that advocated use of indigenous plants to effect specific cures of certain signs and symptoms. 2. A system of medicine practiced by ancient Greek and Roman physicians who were not affiliated with a medical sect but who adopted the practice and teachings...
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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.
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n] - making decisions on the basis of what seems best instead of following some single doctrine or style
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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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eclectic method noun making decisions on the basis of what seems best instead of following some single doctrine or style
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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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In artistic theory, the use of motifs and elements from various styles, periods, and geographical areas. This selection and recombination of features from different sources is a characteristic of Victorian architecture; for example, J F Bentley's design for Westminster Cathedral, London, 1895–1903, in Byzantine style
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