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anthropocentric Definition

an·thropo·cen·tric (an′t̸hrə pō′sen′trik, -pə-)

adjective

  1. that considers humankind as the central focus, or final goal, of the universe
  2. conceiving of everything in the universe in terms of human values

Etymology: anthropo- + -centric

anthropocentric Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • view: The anthropocentric view is a dangerous view for humans to have at this point of time.
  • perspective: Yes, this is in a sense an anthropocentric perspective; what other could we intelligibly have, after all?
  • approach: Brundtland's definition of sustainable development also takes a distinctly anthropocentric approach.
  • religion: It is for this reason that I actively oppose Christianity and any other anthropocentric religion.
  • conceit: It is too squalid an ending for our anthropocentric conceit to accept.
  • universe: It includes: Neolithic cosmology; Egyptian and Mesopotamian cosmology; Greek cosmology; and the anthropocentric Universe.

Modifying Another Word

  • too: Our Vision: This vision is more visionary, but is still too anthropocentric.
  • not: References 1 For example, Wyclif's emphasis on Scripture was theocentric, not anthropocentric, in both its orientation and influence.