perennialism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Perennial philosophy.
  2. A normative educational philosophy according to which one should teach the things that are of everlasting relevance to all people everywhere, and that the emphasis should be on principles, not facts.

Word forms

perennialism

Etymology

From perennial + -ism.

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