synthetic philosophy

noun

1. the philosophy of Herbert Spencer, intended as a synthesis of all the sciences.

Example Sentences

To complete even in outline the vast sweep of his projected Synthetic Philosophy two steps more remained for Spencer to take.

From Project Gutenberg

This is a statement in which the author of the Synthetic Philosophy would probably have very little change to suggest.

From Project Gutenberg

His Synthetic Philosophy perhaps did more than anything else to make the idea of evolution familiar in England.

From Project Gutenberg

His Synthetic Philosophy had a grand aim, but it was manifestly unsatisfactory.

From Project Gutenberg

Indeed, there is a hint that a synthetic philosophy is exactly what Davidson never seeks to attain.

From Project Gutenberg