antiphilosophy
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/ˌæn.ti.fɪˈlɑːsə.fi/
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/ˌæn.ti.fɪˈlɒsəfi/
opposition to philosophy
Etymology
'antiphilosophy' originates from Greek and modern English, specifically from the prefix 'anti-' (Greek 'ἀντί') meaning 'against' and the word 'philosophy' (from Greek 'philosophia').
'philosophy' comes from Greek 'philosophia' meaning 'love of wisdom'; the modern compound 'antiphilosophy' is formed in English by joining 'anti-' (against) with 'philosophy' to denote opposition to philosophical approaches.
Initially, the elements meant 'against' and 'love of wisdom'; over time the compound came to mean a position opposed to conventional philosophical inquiry rather than a literal negation of 'love of wisdom.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a stance, movement, or approach that opposes or rejects traditional philosophy or philosophical methods, often criticizing abstract speculation and emphasizing other modes of thought or practice.
His essays are often described as antiphilosophy, rejecting abstract theorizing in favor of concrete practices.
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