Antiphilosophically

/ˌæntɪfɪləˈsɑːfɪkli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner that opposes or rejects philosophical thinking, methods, or principles.

Etymology

Adverbial form of antiphilosophical, created by adding -ly (meaning 'in the manner of'). The suffix -ly transforms the adjective into an adverb indicating how an action or state is carried out.

Kelly Says

When someone acts 'antiphilosophically,' they're choosing gut feeling or tradition over reasoned argument—which is kind of philosophical in itself, since they're making a deliberate choice about how to approach knowledge.

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