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NEO-HEGELIANISM n.
The philosophy of a school of British and American idealists who follow Hegel in dialectical or logical method and in the general outcome of their doctrine. The founders and leaders of Neo- Hegelianism include: in England, T. H. Green (1836-1882); in Scotland, J. (1820-98) and E. (1835-1908) Caird; in the United States…
NEOCRITICISM n.
The form of Neo-Kantianism developed by French idealists, following C. Renouvier. It rejects the noumena of Kant, restricting knowledge to phenomena as constituted by a priori categories.
NEOLOGIST n.
ho introduces or holds doctrines subversie of supernatural or revealed religion; a rationalist, so-called.
NEPHEW n.
t if any widow have children or nephews [Rev. Ver. grandchildren,]. 1 Tim. v. 4. If naturalists say true that nephews are often liker to their grandfathers than to their fathers. Jer. Taylor.
NIHILISM n.
The theories and practices of the Nihilists.
NOBEL PRIZES n.
he most important work during the year in physics, chemistry, medicine or physiology, idealistic literature, and service in the interest of peace. The prizes, averaging $40,000 each, were first awarded in 1901.
NOCTAMBULO n.
A noctambulist. [Obs.]
NOMENCLATOR n.
mes to things, or who settles and adjusts the nomenclature of any art or science; also, a list or vocabulary of technical names.
NOMINAL n.
A nominalist. [Obs.] Camden.
NOMINALISM n.
The principles or philosophy of the Nominalists.
NOTE n.
A list of items or of charges; an account. [Obs.] Here is now the smith's note for shoeing. Shak.
OBITUARY n.
A list of the dead, or a register of anniversary days when service is performed for the dead.
OLIGARCHY n.
those who form the ruling few. All oligarchies, wherein a few men domineer, do what they list. Burton.
OPHTHALMOLOGIST n.
One skilled in ophthalmology; an oculist.
OVIST n.
Same as Ovulist.
OWENITE n.
A follower of Robert Owen, who tried to reorganize society on a socialistic basis, and established an industrial community on the Clyde, Scotland, and, later, a similar one in Indiana.
PARIAH n.
s of the Hindoos as of very low grade. They are usually the serfs of the Sudra agriculturalists. See Caste. Balfour (Cyc. of India).
PARK n.
rvation of game, for walking, riding, or the like. Chaucer. While in the park I sing, the listening deer Attend my passion, and forget to fear. Waller.
PARTIALISM n.
Partiality; specifically (Theol.), the doctrine of the Partialists.
PAULICIAN n.
One of a sect of Christian dualists originating in Armenia in the seventh century. They rejected the Old Testament and the part of the New.
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