Thomism

[ toh-miz-uhm ]

noun

1. the theological and philosophical system of Thomas Aquinas.

Thomism

/ ˈtəʊmɪzəm /

noun

1. the comprehensive system of philosophy and theology developed by Saint Thomas Aquinas in the 13th century, and since taught and maintained by his followers, esp in the Dominican order

Thomism

1. The philosophy of Thomas Aquinas , or other philosophies inspired by his. Thomism underwent a revival starting in the middle of the nineteenth century.

Derived Forms

• ˈThomist, nounadjective
• Thoˈmistic, adjective

Other Words From

• Thomist noun adjective
• Tho·mistic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Thomism¹

Thom(as Aquinas) + -ism

Example Sentences

We’ll leave Thomism to the theologians, but subsidiarity is a concept that the left would do well to consider.

From Wall Street Journal

This gives a new and moral filling to the conception of “supernatural revelation” The attempt to work out either of the reactions against Thomism in new theological systems is pretty much confined to Germany.

From Project Gutenberg

While Thomism devoted its efforts mainly to the defense of grace, Molinism made it its chief business to champion the dogma of free-will.

From Project Gutenberg

Yet Molina taught, in regard to grace, a doctrine very different from Thomism, and was followed by the bulk of his order.

From Project Gutenberg

His appreciation of Catholic speculation was natural and sincere; his dogmatic ancestry is to be looked for in Thomism and Catholic humanism as much as anywhere.

From Project Gutenberg