SCOTISM
\skˈɒtɪzəm], \skˈɒtɪzəm], \s_k_ˈɒ_t_ɪ_z_ə_m]\
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sk[=o]'tizm, n. the metaphysical system of Johannes Duns Scotus, a native of Dunstane in Northumberland, Dun or Down in the north of Ireland, or Dunse in Berwickshire (1265 or 1274-1308), the great assailant of the method of Aquinas in seeking in speculation instead of in practice the foundation of Christian theology--his theological descendants were the Franciscans, in opposition to the Dominicans, who followed Aquinas.--n. SC[=O]'TIST, a follower of Duns Scotus.--adj. SCOTIS'TIC.
By Thomas Davidson