ontologism
/ɒntəˈlɒdʒɪzəm/ · on.tol.o.gism
noun
- A philosophical movement that emphasizes the study of being and existence. The ontologism of the 19th century had a significant impact on the development of modern philosophy.
- A philosophical position that prioritizes the study of being and existence over other areas of inquiry. The ontologism of the philosopher was criticized for its narrow focus on the nature of reality.
Did you know? The term 'ontologism' was popularized by the German philosopher Friedrich Heinrich Jacobi in the early 19th century.