👉 Quinism is a philosophical and political movement that emerged in the late 19th century and early 20th century in England, particularly in London. The name "quinism" comes from the Latin words for "quintus" (half) and "satis" (satisfaction). This term was first used by Jeremy Bentham to describe his views on the nature of knowledge. Quinists believed that knowledge is fundamentally incomplete and can only be fully understood through reflection,