geneticism means the belief that a text is best understood by studying its origins and history. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.
Etymology
From genetic + -ism.
noun
- The belief that a text is best understood by studying its origins and history.“If the analysis of fluid texts requires a more sophisticated treatment of versions than we have heretofore witnessed, there is no doubt that geneticism makes a significant contribution.”