Anthropocentrically

/ænθroʊpoʊˈsɛntrɪkli/ adverb

Definition

In a way that treats humans as the central or most important part of reality, interpreting everything from a human perspective.

Etymology

From 'anthropo-' (human) + 'centric' (center) + '-ally' (in the manner of). This philosophical stance gained prominence during the Renaissance as humans moved away from purely religious worldviews.

Kelly Says

When you think the universe revolves around humans and our needs, you're being anthropocentric—but it's way harder NOT to be this way, since your brain literally processes everything through your human experience!

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