nonphilosophical
Lacking deep reasoning
Not concerned with or related to philosophy—the study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, and values.
A nonphilosophical approach to a problem focuses on practical solutions rather than abstract principles: Let's keep this nonphilosophical and figure out what actually works.
Someone described as nonphilosophical tends toward the concrete over the theoretical.
Focused on workable solutions
- utilitarianPrioritizing function over beauty
- hands-onInvolving direct physical engagement
- functionalAble to operate correctly
- appliedPut into practice
workable · useful · efficient · effective · operational · actionable · down-to-earth · real-world
Occurring each day
- ordinaryStandard, unremarkable
- routineRegular sequence of actions
- commonplaceUnremarkable and frequent
- quotidianOccurring every day
prosaic · banal · workaday · unremarkable · pedestrian · typical · conventional · familiar
Known without reasoning
- sensibleShowing good judgment
- reasonableShowing sound judgment
- prudentExercising sound judgment
- levelheadedCalm and judicious
grounded · straightforward · plain · simple · unpretentious · uncomplicated · everyday · ordinary
Supported by verified data
- data-drivenInformed by collected information
- factualGrounded in truth
- observableCapable of being detected
- measurableAble to be gauged
scientific · experimental · testable · verifiable · quantifiable · objective · analytical · investigative
pragmatic
Focused on workable solutions
- utilitarianPrioritizing function over beauty
- hands-onInvolving direct physical engagement
- functionalAble to operate correctly
applied · workable · useful · efficient · effective · operational · actionable · down-to-earth · real-world · concrete
everyday
Occurring each day
- ordinaryStandard, unremarkable
- routineRegular sequence of actions
- commonplaceUnremarkable and frequent
quotidian · prosaic · banal · workaday · unremarkable · pedestrian · typical · conventional · familiar · normal
intuitive
Known without reasoning
- sensibleShowing good judgment
- reasonableShowing sound judgment
- prudentExercising sound judgment
levelheaded · grounded · straightforward · plain · simple · unpretentious · uncomplicated · everyday · ordinary · accessible
evidence-based
Supported by verified data
- data-drivenInformed by collected information
- factualGrounded in truth
- observableCapable of being detected
measurable · scientific · experimental · testable · verifiable · quantifiable · objective · analytical · investigative · methodological
nonphilosophicalphilosophical
Concerned with fundamental truths
philosophic · theoretical · contemplative · speculative · abstract
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