philosophism
/fɪˈlɒsəfɪz(ə)m/Chiefly derogatory
noun
Philosophical thought, especially of a shallow or affected kind; an instance of this; a shallow or wrong-headed philosophical system or statement.
- In early use frequently applied to the rationalist and sceptical views of the French Enlightenment thinkers..
Origin
Late 18th century. From philosophy + -ism, probably partly after French philosophisme wrong-headed, erroneous philosophy. Compare Italian filosofismo.
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