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Duns Scotus’ followers were pejoratively called:

  • Scotians

  • Dunsians

  • Dunces

  • Subtilists

Answer

Dunces, a term originally used to refer to the followers of the 13th-century philosopher Duns Scotus, has evolved into a pejorative term for a person who is perceived to be foolish or stupid. While Scotus's teachings were influential and widely respected during his time, his opponents used the term "dunce" in a derogatory manner, implying a lack of intellectual ability or understanding.
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