formalismi
Formalismi is a term used across disciplines to describe theoretical approaches that place form, structure, and formal properties of a system at the center of analysis, often treating content, meaning, or context as secondary or derived from form. The exact meaning varies by field, but the common thread is a focus on rules, techniques, and the visible or internal organization of a work or system.
In aesthetics and literary theory, formalism emphasizes perceptible elements such as composition, style, rhythm, syntax, and
In the philosophy of mathematics and logic, formalism, notably associated with David Hilbert, views mathematics as
In legal theory, formalism (or formalist jurisprudence) argues that judicial decisions should follow statutes and precedents
Critics contend that strict formalism can overlook meaning, history, and real-world impact, underscoring ongoing debates about