Definitions

1. noun

A theory or ideology based on the assumption that the mind or intellect is the primary force in history and human affairs.

“The politician’s cerebralism was criticized for being detached from the needs of the working class.”

2. noun

A style of thought or argumentation that emphasizes the intellectual and rational aspects of a problem or issue.

“The professor’s cerebralism in his academic writing made it difficult for non-experts to understand.”