Berkeleyism

/ˈbɜːrkliɪzəm/ noun

Definition

An alternative term for Berkeleianism; the philosophical doctrine of George Berkeley centered on idealism.

Etymology

Variant spelling of 'Berkeleianism,' using 'Berkeley' with the -ism suffix directly, creating an equivalent term for the same philosophical system.

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English allows different paths to the same idea—'Berkeleyism' and 'Berkeleianism' are both used, showing how language stays flexible when naming complex ideas from famous thinkers.

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