in·tel·lec·tu·al·ism ( n tl- k ch - -lzm)n. 1. Exercise or application of the intellect. 2. Devotion to exercise or development of the intellect. in tel·lectu·al·ist n.in tel·lectu·al·istic adj. |
intellectualism [ˌɪntɪˈlɛktʃʊəˌlɪzəm]
n
1. development and exercise of the intellect
2. the placing of excessive value on the intellect, esp with disregard for the emotions
3. (Philosophy) Philosophy
a. the doctrine that reason is the ultimate criterion of knowledge
b. the doctrine that deliberate action is consequent on a process of conscious or subconscious reasoning
intellectualist n & adj
intellectualistic adj
intellectualistically adv
intellectualism
1. the exercise of the intellect.
2. a devotion to intellectual activities.
3. an excessive emphasis on intellect and a resulting neglect of emotion. — intellectualistic, adj.
See also: Knowledge
2. a devotion to intellectual activities.
3. an excessive emphasis on intellect and a resulting neglect of emotion. — intellectualistic, adj.
Translations
intellectualism
n → Intellektualismus m
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