Intellectualism is any of a number of views regarding the use or development of the intellect or the practice of being an intellectual. In non-specialized contexts, the term "intellectualism" is often used to describe an attitude of devotion or high regard for intellectual pursuits. The term is sometimes used to name the view in philosophy that's more often called "rationalism", the view that knowledge largely or wholly is derived from reason or reasoning. (Oxford definition) (Definition) The te… (More on Intellectualism)