whats eclectic?

Answer 1

Eclecticism is an approach to thought that does not hold rigidly to a single paradigm or set of assumptions or conclusions, but instead draws upon multiple theories to gain complementary insights into phenomena, or applies only certain theories in particular cases.


Eclecticism in architectureThis is sometimes inelegant, and eclectics are sometimes criticised for lack of consistency in their thinking, but it is common in many fields of study. For example, most psychologists accept parts of behaviorism, but do not attempt to use the theory to explain all aspects of human behavior. Similarly, a physicist may use Newton's laws for predicting the motion of baseballs, but will switch to the relativity for predicting motion of galaxies or to quantum mechanics for the one of subatomic particles. A statistician may use frequentist techniques on one occasion and Bayesian ones on another. An example of eclecticism in economics is John Dunning's eclectic theory of international production.

The Term 'eclecticism' is used to describe the combination in a single work of elements from different historical styles, chiefly in architecture and, by implication, in the fine and decorative arts. The term is sometimes also loosely applied to the general stylistic variety of 19th-century architecture after Neo-classicism (i.e. from c. 1820), although the revivals of styles in that period have, since the 1970s, generally been referred to as aspects of historicism.

Eclecticism is a term that plays an important role in critical discussions and evaluations but is somehow distant from the actual forms of the artefacts to which it is applied, and its meaning is thus rather indistinct. The simplest definition of the term—that every work of art represents the combination of a variety of influences—is so basic as to be of little use. In some ways Eclecticism is reminiscent of Mannerism in that the term was used pejoratively for much of the period of its currency, although, unlike Mannerism, Eclecticism hardly ever amounted to a movement or constituted a specific style: it is characterized precisely by the fact that it was not a particular style.

Eclecticism in psychology is also supported by many in that in reality many factors influence behaviour and psyche, therefore it is inevitable to consider all perspectives in identifying, changing, explaining, and determining behaviour.

Eclecticism was first articulated by a group of ancient philosophers who tried to select from the existing philosophical beliefs those doctrines that seemed most reasonable to them. Out of this collected material they constructed their new system of philosophy. The term comes from the Greek eklektikos: choosing the best. Well known Eclectics in Greek philosophy were the Stoics Panaetius and Posidonius, and the New Academics Carneades and Philo of Larissa. Among the Romans, Cicero was thoroughly eclectic, as he united the Peripatetic, Stoic, and New Academic doctrines. Further eclectics were Varro and Seneca.

Answer 2

e·clec·tic (-klktk) KEY

ADJECTIVE:

Selecting or employing individual elements from a variety of sources, systems, or styles: an eclectic taste in music; an eclectic approach to managing the economy.
Made up of or combining elements from a variety of sources: "a popular bar patronized by an eclectic collection of artists, writers, secretaries and aging soldiers on reserve duty" (Curtis Wilkie).
NOUN:

One that follows an eclectic method.

Answer 3

a wide variety of something.


e·clec·tic( P )
adj.
1.Selecting or employing individual elements from a variety of sources, systems, or styles: an eclectic taste in music; an eclectic approach to managing the economy.
2.Made up of or combining elements from a variety of sources: “a popular bar patronized by an eclectic collection of artists, writers, secretaries and aging soldiers on reserve duty”

Answer 4

In a nutshell. Eclectic means a person has many tastes for lots of subjects.

Answer 5

It really depends on your definition. Pagan has been typically associated with those that are non-Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, or Buddhist (usually earth religions like Wicca or Druid). It originally meant one who chooses, but... it's meaning has gotten more precise in our times. Eclectic means someone who has a wide variety or tastes or interests. So an Eclectic pagan probably doesn't stick to one particular tradition - maybe they practice Wicca, Druidism, Egyptian Paganism, Norse Paganism, etc... some combo.

Answer 6

It's something derived or evolved from many different sources to create a new version. My fashion sense is eclectic, so is my reading choices and taste in music.

Answer 7

It means coming from a lot of sources, or with a lot of interests. If you talk about a person being 'eclectic' it means his/her philosophy of life is unique and draw on lots of sources, if applied to a room or a band's musical style, it means more or less the same--that the room/music draws from many styles.

Answer 8

A taste for '80's music with a good feel for classical and a weekly round of drinks at the local jazz club. And an understanding of just why your mom likes Perry Como but your dad's gotta have his George Strait.

Answer 9

well an eclectic room is a room with lots of different styles in eg. tudor ceiling and elizabethan floors.

Answer 10

Eclecticism is an approach to thought that does not hold rigidly to a single paradigm or set of assumptions or conclusions, but instead draws upon multiple theories to gain complementary insights into phenomena, or applies only certain theories in particular cases.