The philosophical system and teachings of Aristotle, emphasizing logic, empirical observation, and systematic categorization of knowledge.
From Aristotle + '-ism' (system of beliefs). This term describes the comprehensive philosophical tradition based on Aristotle's works, which dominated Western thought for centuries.
Aristotelianism was so powerful that it was basically the 'official philosophy' of Europe for over 1,000 years—some people are still arguing with Aristotle today!
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