Definitions

1. noun

A philosophical or intellectual movement that emphasizes the study and love of wisdom, especially the love of learning and the pursuit of knowledge.

“The professor’s philonism inspired a new generation of students to explore the world of philosophy.”

2. noun

A philosophical or intellectual movement that emphasizes the study and love of wisdom, especially the love of learning and the pursuit of knowledge in the arts or sciences.

“The 18th-century Enlightenment was characterized by a resurgence of philonism, with thinkers emphasizing reason and intellectual curiosity.”