Philistinism
noun
The behavior or attitude of people who do not value or understand art, literature, or culture.
His lack of interest in reading was seen as a sign of philistinism.
Often appears as...
- display of philistinism
- accusations of philistinism
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A way of life in which money and material possessions are valued more than spiritual or cultural values.
The growing philistinism in society was blamed for the decline in arts funding.
Often appears as...
- rise of philistinism
- effects of philistinism
Usage tips
Disapproving
Societal
noun
The behavior or attitude of people who do not value or understand art, literature, or culture.
His lack of interest in reading was seen as a sign of philistinism.
Often appears as...
- display of philistinism
- accusations of philistinism
Usage tips
Disapproving
noun
A way of life in which money and material possessions are valued more than spiritual or cultural values.
The growing philistinism in society was blamed for the decline in arts funding.
Often appears as...
- rise of philistinism
- effects of philistinism
Usage tips
Disapproving
Societal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Apathy
Philistinism hints at indifference or even contempt towards artistic and cultural values.
Turning the old theatre into a mall was criticized as philistinism.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Tone
Use 'philistinism' to express disapproval towards someone's dismissive attitude to culture.
Refusing to fund the arts festival was seen as an act of philistinism.
Pro Tip 3/3Context Specific
Applicable in situations where cultural and artistic values are being disregarded.
The community's philistinism was evident in their uninterest in the book fair.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Apathy
Philistinism hints at indifference or even contempt towards artistic and cultural values.
Turning the old theatre into a mall was criticized as philistinism.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Tone
Use 'philistinism' to express disapproval towards someone's dismissive attitude to culture.
Refusing to fund the arts festival was seen as an act of philistinism.
Pro Tip 3/3Context Specific
Applicable in situations where cultural and artistic values are being disregarded.
The community's philistinism was evident in their uninterest in the book fair.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Apathy
Philistinism hints at indifference or even contempt towards artistic and cultural values.
Turning the old theatre into a mall was criticized as philistinism.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Tone
Use 'philistinism' to express disapproval towards someone's dismissive attitude to culture.
Refusing to fund the arts festival was seen as an act of philistinism.
Pro Tip 3/3Context Specific
Applicable in situations where cultural and artistic values are being disregarded.
The community's philistinism was evident in their uninterest in the book fair.
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Quote examples
Conrad Black
British Businessman
A quest for knowledge is not a war with faith; spirituality is not usually an infelicitous amalgam of superstition and philistinism; and moral relativism, taken outside midfield, leads inexorably both to heresy and to secular wickedness, which are often identical.
Quote examples
Walter Gropius
German Architect
Capitalism and power politics have made our generation creatively sluggish, and our vital art is mired in a broad bourgeois philistinism.
Quote examples
Conrad Black
British Businessman
A quest for knowledge is not a war with faith; spirituality is not usually an infelicitous amalgam of superstition and philistinism; and moral relativism, taken outside midfield, leads inexorably both to heresy and to secular wickedness, which are often identical.
Quote examples
Walter Gropius
German Architect
Capitalism and power politics have made our generation creatively sluggish, and our vital art is mired in a broad bourgeois philistinism.
Example 1 of 2
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