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Eclecticism

Eclecticism describes a method of seeking solutions to fundamental issues in philosophy by choosing what the philosopher considers most 'true' from among concepts formalized in different schools of thought. Almost all of the great philosophers utilize some form of eclecticism in formulating their own views [especially developed in the philosophy of Leibniz], while the term eclectics is used for those who consider Eclecticism to be a true, fundamental system of philosophy in its own right.

In textual criticism, particularly of ancient sources, Eclecticism takes all manuscript readings available and selects the "best" reading based upon internal criteria. A Classical Textual Critism would not consider Eclecticism to be a proper approach to the material, but would select for analysis the most original document or manuscript available.

Web Resources On Eclecticism

Eclecticism (Catholic Encyclopedia)
Eclecticism

Book Resources On Eclecticism

Plato And Eclecticism by F. W. Bussell
Undead Theories: Constructivism, Eclecticism and Research in Education by D. Greelan

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