Canadian English Meaning of formalism

Formalism

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Definitions and Meaning of formalism in English

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formalism (n)

the doctrine that formal structure rather than content is what should be represented

(philosophy) the philosophical theory that formal (logical or mathematical) statements have no meaning but that its symbols (regarded as physical entities) exhibit a form that has useful applications

the practice of scrupulous adherence to prescribed or external forms

Webster

formalism (n.)

The practice or the doctrine of strict adherence to, or dependence on, external forms, esp. in matters of religion.

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Formalism

the doctrine that formal structure rather than content is what should be represented, (philosophy) the philosophical theory that formal (logical or mathematical

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