casuist vs formalist

casuist

noun
  • A person who resolves cases of conscience or moral duty. 

  • One who is skilled in, or given to, casuistry. 

  • Someone who attempts to specify exact and precise rules for the direction of every circumstance of behaviour. 

formalist

noun
  • An overly formal person, especially one who adheres to current forms; a stickler 

  • An advocate of formalism 

adj
  • Of or pertaining to formalism; formalistic 

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