schematism

[ skee-muh-tiz-uhm ]

noun

1. the particular form or disposition of a thing.
2. a schematic arrangement.

Word History and Origins

Origin of schematism¹

From the Greek word schēmatismós, dating back to 1610–20. See schematize, -ism

Example Sentences

In the economical schematism of science lie both its strength and its weakness.

From Project Gutenberg

This schematism of concepts, which has already been fairly well explained in more than one textbook, may be used as the foundation of the doctrine of the judgment, and indeed of the whole syllogistic theory, and in this way the treatment of both becomes very easy and simple.

From Project Gutenberg

We students of philosophy are accustomed to regret what we call the excessive formalism of Kant, to lament that Kant was so much the slave of his own relatively superficial and accidental table of categories, and that he made the treatment of every sort of philosophical problem turn upon his own schematism.

From Project Gutenberg

Our objection to Kant's over-confidence in the virtues of his own schematism is due to the fact that we do not now accept his table of categories as an adequate view of the fundamental concepts.

From Project Gutenberg

In distinguishing these three stages, in showing the relation of each to social philosophy, and especially in tracing a parallel between the philosophy of the ancients and that of modern times, I recognize the grave dangers of giving a superficial treatment, and of distorting facts to make them fit a schematism.

From Project Gutenberg