Associations to the word «Historicism»

Wiktionary

HISTORICISM, noun. A theory that events are influenced by historical conditions, rather than by people.
HISTORICISM, noun. (arts) The use of historical styles in contemporary art.
HISTORICISM, noun. (theology) A method of interpretation in Christian eschatology which attempts to associate Biblical prophecies with actual historical events and symbolic beings with historical persons or societies.

Dictionary definition

HISTORICISM, noun. A theory that social and cultural events are determined by history.

Wise words

Always aim at complete harmony of thought and word and deed. Always aim at purifying your thoughts and everything will be well.
Mohandas Gandhi