Definitions

1. noun

A philosophical theory or approach that emphasizes the importance of ontology, especially in the context of knowledge and reality.

“His ontologism led him to question the nature of existence in his writing.”

2. noun

A tendency to place excessive emphasis on ontology, often to the neglect of other important considerations.

“The critic accused the philosopher of ontologism, saying it led her to overlook the social implications of her ideas.”