Anthropopsychic

/ænθroʊpoʊˈsaɪkɪk/ adjective

Definition

Relating to both human nature and the human mind or psyche, or viewing psychological phenomena as fundamentally human in character.

Etymology

From 'anthropo-' (human) + 'psychic' (of the mind, from Greek psyche). A rare term from psychology and philosophy describing uniquely human mental characteristics.

Kelly Says

Philosophers use this term when arguing that consciousness and self-awareness are 'anthropopsychic'—unique to humans—but neuroscience keeps finding these capacities in other animals too, so the boundary keeps shrinking!

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