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Definitions of philistinism in various dictionaries:
noun - a desire for wealth and material possessions with little interest in ethical or spiritual matters
An attitude of smug ignorance and conventionalism, especially toward artistic and cultural values.
PHILISTINISM - In the fields of philosophy and æsthetics, the derogatory term philistinism describes the manners, habits, and character, or mode of thinking of a p...
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| Indifference to culture and the arts |
| Lack of culture |
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| Apr 9 2017 The Guardian - Quick crossword |
| Oct 12 2013 The Telegraph - Quick |
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| A materialistic attitude accompanied by ignorance of artistic or cultural matters |
| a desire for wealth and material possessions with little interest in ethical or spiritual matters |
| Philistinism description |
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In the fields of philosophy and æsthetics, the derogatory term philistinism describes the manners, habits, and character, or mode of thinking of a philistine intellect and spirituality. * In Word Research and Word History, the philologist Friedrich Kluge said that the word philistine originally had a positive meaning that identified a tall and strong man, such as Goliath; later the meaning changed to identify the "guards of the city". |