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scholastics

/skəˈlæstɪks/ /skoʊˈlæstɪks/

Meanings
noun
A member of the medieval philosophical school of scholasticism; a medieval Christian Aristotelian.

Examples :

"During the Middle Ages, scholastics like Thomas Aquinas used logic and reason to reconcile Christian faith with the philosophy of Aristotle. "
philosophy religion history education theology logic

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resources noun

/ɹɨˈzɔɹsɨz/

Something that one uses to achieve an objective, e.g. raw materials or personnel.

"The students used library resources like books and computers to complete their research project. "

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medieval noun

/mɪd.ˈiː.vəl/ /mɪd.ˈi.vəl/

Someone living in the Middle Ages.

"The medieval historian spoke about the challenges faced by peasants in the Middle Ages. "

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studies noun

/ˈstʌdiz/

An academic field of study concerning the given subject.

"Environmental studies are becoming increasingly important as we face climate change. "

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curriculum noun

/kəˈɹɪk.jə.ləm/ /kəˈɹɪkjələm/

The set of courses, coursework, and their content, offered at a school or university.

"The school's new curriculum includes more hands-on science projects. "

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philosophy noun

/fɪˈlɒsəfi/ /fɪˈlɑsəfi/

The love of wisdom.

"My philosophy for dealing with difficult classmates is to listen carefully and try to understand their perspectives. "

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daughter noun

/ˈdɑ.tɚ/ /ˈdɔːtə(ɹ)/ /ˈdɔ.tɚ/

One’s female offspring.

"I already have a son, so I would like to have a daughter."

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reconcile verb

/ˈɹɛkənsaɪl/

To restore a friendly relationship; to bring back to harmony.

"to reconcile people who have quarrelled"

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scholasticism noun

/skəˈlæstɪˌsɪzəm/

A tradition or school of philosophy, originating in the Middle Ages, that combines classical philosophy with Catholic theology

"The teacher explained that Thomas Aquinas's work is a prime example of scholasticism, blending Aristotle's ideas with Christian beliefs. "

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aristotle proper noun

/ˈærɪˌstɒtəl/

A Greek philosopher and polymath.

"Aristotle's works have had a profound influence on Western thought."

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member noun

/ˈmɛmbə/ /ˈmɛmbɚ/

One who officially belongs to a group.

"Maria is a member of the school's chess club. "

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priority noun

/pɹaɪˈɒɹɨti/ /pɹaɪˈɔɹɪ̈ti/

An item's relative importance.

"Finishing my homework is my top priority tonight. "

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philosophical adjective

/ˌfɪləˈsɒfɪkl̩/ /ˌfɪləˈsɑfɪkl̩/

Of, or pertaining to, philosophy.

"My philosophical approach to parenting focuses on encouraging my children's independent thinking. "