carlylism means writing or opinions characteristic of Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881), Scottish essayist and historian.
Etymology
From Carlyle + -ism.
noun
- Writing or opinions characteristic of Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881), Scottish essayist and historian.“It is regarded simply as Carlylism to say that the English-speaking world is growing worse from day to day. And it is Carlylism to opine that the general grand result of increased intelligence is a tendency to deterioration.”