Scotism
/ˈskoʊ.tɪ.zəm/noun
A theological doctrine associated with the teachings of the Franciscan philosopher John Duns Scotus.
Did you know?Scotism is named for John Duns Scotus, whose nuanced arguments on will, intellect, and individuality helped shape later scholastic debates for centuries.
Etymological Timeline
Late Middle Ages
Latin
Scotismus
“The doctrine or school associated with Duns Scotus”
16th Century
English
Scotisme
“A theological system based on Scotus's teachings”
17th–18th Century
English
Scotism
“The scholastic doctrine of the Scotists”
Modern English
English
Scotism
“The system of thought associated with Duns Scotus”