Johann Christoph Sturm: Eclecticism as a Philosophical Ideology and Methodological Program
In this paper the philosophical ideology of eclecticism of Modern times is considered, especially as it has been formulated by J. Ch. Sturm, and assessment of its contribution to development of philosophical and scientific thought is given. The need of differentiation of eclecticism, syncretism and conciliatorics is proved. Eclecticism is characterized as a progressive for its time current. The decisive impact eclecticism on formation of new scientific outlook is emphasized.