- anti-intellectualism
- an·ti-in·tel·lec·tu·al·ism
English syllables. 2014.
English syllables. 2014.
Anti-intellectualism — describes a sentiment of hostility towards, or mistrust of, intellectuals and intellectual pursuits. This may be expressed in various ways, such as attacks on the merits of science, education, art, or literature.Anti intellectuals often perceive… … Wikipedia
anti-intellectualism — (n.) 1904, from ANTI (Cf. anti ) + INTELLECTUALISM (Cf. intellectualism); or in some cases from ANTI INTELLECTUAL (Cf. anti intellectual) + ISM (Cf. ism) … Etymology dictionary
anti-intellectualism — | ̷ ̷(ˌ) ̷ ̷ˌ noun ( s) Etymology: anti (I) + intellectualism 1. : the philosophic attitude or doctrine that assigns intellect or reason to a subordinate place or denies the power of intellect to grasp the true nature of things compare bergsonism … Useful english dictionary
Anti-intellectualism in American Life — Infobox Book name = Anti intellectualism in American life title orig = translator = image caption = author = Richard Hofstadter illustrator = cover artist = country = language = series = subject = Intellectualism genre = publisher = Knopf pub… … Wikipedia
anti-intellectualism — /ænti ɪntəˈlɛktʃuəlɪzəm/ (say antee intuh lekchoohuhlizuhm) noun opposition or hostility to intellectualism …
anti-intellectualism — noun see anti intellectual … New Collegiate Dictionary
anti-intellectualism — See anti intellectual. * * * … Universalium
anti-intellectualism — noun A sentiment of hostility towards, or mistrust of, intellectuals and intellectual pursuits … Wiktionary
anti-intellectualism — Any point of view which opposes, fears, mistrusts, or shuns reason logical, rational thought, intelligence, good judgment, sound sense or intellectuals, or intellectual views … Glossary of Art Terms
Intellectualism — is any of a number of views regarding the use or development of the intellect or the practice of being an intellectual. [cite web url = http://www.answers.com/intellectualism r=67 title = Answers.com (Definition)] In non specialized contexts, the … Wikipedia