1. The philosophy or teachings of Aristotle and his followers, emphasizing empirical observation and logical analysis.
Usage: Often capitalized when referring to the historical school; Academic/philosophical context
2. The practice or habit of walking about while thinking or teaching.
Usage: Derived from the Greek peripatetic tradition of Aristotle teaching while walking; Less common usage

Examples

• The student of philosophy studied peripateticism to understand Aristotle's approach to logic and metaphysics.
• Medieval scholars preserved many texts on peripateticism during the Islamic Golden Age.
• Peripateticism influenced the development of scholasticism in European universities.
• The professor's peripateticism—his habit of pacing while lecturing—became legendary among students.
• Renaissance thinkers revived interest in peripateticism as an alternative to Platonic idealism.