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contextualism

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contextualism
a school of literary criticism that focuses on the work as an autonomous entity, whose meaning should be derived solely from an examination of the work itself. Cf. New Criticism. — contextualist, n., adj.
See also: Criticism
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Noun1.contextualism - any doctrine emphasizing the importance of the context in solving problems or establishing the meaning of terms
doctrine, ism, philosophical system, philosophy, school of thought - a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school
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Marr was referring to Kantor's field theory as a form of Pepper's (1942) version of contextualism according to presentations by Morris (e.
Sketch of J. R. Kantor's psychological interbehavioral field theory by Delprato, Dennis J.; Smith, Noel W. / The Psychological Record
The strongest case that can be made for their contextualism is that, because they are so big and so bold, their respective neighborhoods somehow seem to rise to the occasion and take on something of their spirit.
Paying homage to fit in by Gardner, James / The Real Deal
But the authors criticize intersubjectivity theorists for advocating contextualism as a vital component of the development of the psyche while still using the language of structure.
Postmodern influences by Beck, James R. / Journal of Psychology and Theology
 
 
 
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