Acosmistic

/eɪˌkɒzˈmɪstɪk/ adjective

Definition

Of, relating to, or characteristic of acosmism or acosmists; denying independent reality to the physical world.

Etymology

From acosmist plus the adjectival suffix -ic. Used in philosophical writing to describe positions or arguments aligned with acosmist thought.

Kelly Says

When philosophers accused each other of being acosmistic, it was basically saying 'you're so focused on abstract ideas you've lost touch with reality'—a burn that's been around since Plato.

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