Associations to the word «Eclecticism»

Wiktionary

ECLECTICISM, noun. The quality of being eclectic
ECLECTICISM, noun. (philosophy) An approach to thought that draws upon multiple theories to gain complementary insights into phenomena
ECLECTICISM, noun. (arts) Any form of art that borrows from multiple other styles

Dictionary definition

ECLECTICISM, noun. Making decisions on the basis of what seems best instead of following some single doctrine or style.

Wise words

Abuse of words has been the great instrument of sophistry and chicanery, of party, faction, and division of society.
John Adams