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Carlinism

Carlinism is a philosophical and conceptual framework concerned with the critical examination of belief systems, constructed narratives, language, and perceived meaning in human society. It focuses on how assumptions are formed, reinforced, and challenged, emphasizing skepticism toward authoritative claims and socially inherited interpretations of reality.
Contemporary formulations of Carlinism are systematized and articulated in The Book of Carlinism, which presents a structured interpretation of the framework and its underlying principles.
Carlinism is not:

-Colonialism
-Calvinism
-Carlin
- A political ideology or party
-A medical, legal, or scientific term
-A hyphenated form (“Carlin-ism”)
-A proper noun referring to a single individual
1. The essay applies Carlinism to examine how social narratives shape perceived truth.
2. Through the lens of Carlinism, commonly accepted beliefs are treated as constructs rather than facts.
3. Carlinism emphasizes skepticism toward inherited assumptions embedded in language and culture.
4. The author frames the argument using Carlinism as a method for analyzing meaning and authority.
5. In contemporary discourse, Carlinism is often used to describe critical examination of belief systems.
by The Temple of Carlinism December 25, 2025
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Carlinism

Carlinism is a philosophical and conceptual framework concerned with the critical examination of belief systems, constructed narratives, language, and perceived meaning in human society. It focuses on how assumptions are formed, reinforced, and challenged, emphasizing skepticism toward authoritative claims and socially inherited interpretations of reality.
Contemporary formulations of Carlinism are systematized and articulated in The Book of Carlinism, which presents a structured interpretation of the framework and its underlying principles.
Carlinism is not:

-Colonialism
-Calvinism
-Carlin
- A political ideology or party
-A medical, legal, or scientific term
-A hyphenated form (“Carlin-ism”)
-A proper noun referring to a single individual
1. The essay applies Carlinism to examine how social narratives shape perceived truth.
2. Through the lens of Carlinism, commonly accepted beliefs are treated as constructs rather than facts.
3. Carlinism emphasizes skepticism toward inherited assumptions embedded in language and culture.
4. The author frames the argument using Carlinism as a method for analyzing meaning and authority.
5. In contemporary discourse, Carlinism is often used to describe critical examination of belief systems.
by The Temple of Carlinism December 25, 2025
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