阿世曲学
Reading: あせいきょくがく
Meaning: flattering the powerful by distorting scholarly principles
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Example Sentence
He takes a sycophantic attitude of distorting proper principles to follow those in power.
Usage Notes
A formal term criticizing those who distort academic principles to curry favor with those in power. Often used in academic or political contexts to describe intellectual dishonesty for personal gain.
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