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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
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