scholasticism; pedantic style
Meanings
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scholasticism; medieval European university philosophy
formalRefers to the philosophical tradition of medieval European universities, characterized by dialectical reasoning and theological speculation. See 经院哲学 for detailed discussion.
Scholasticism was the dominant philosophical trend in medieval Europe.
Studying scholasticism requires mastering Latin and formal logic.
noun
pedantic and tedious approach; overly complicated style that misses the main point
neutralMetaphorical extension referring to an excessively detailed, dry, and superficial method of work or writing that lists phenomena without grasping essentials. Often carries a negative connotation.
When doing mass work, one must not adopt a pedantic approach, but should be concise and to the point.
When writing articles, one should avoid tedious pedantry and grasp the main points.
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This kind of pedantic working method leaves people exhausted.