antiintellectualist
Anti-intellectualism is a stance or attitude that is hostile or suspicious toward intellectuals, intellectual pursuits, or academic and scholarly knowledge. It can manifest in various forms, including the rejection of established scientific consensus, distrust of experts, and a preference for common sense or practical knowledge over abstract reasoning. This attitude often arises from a perception that intellectuals are out of touch with the concerns of ordinary people or that their knowledge is elitist and irrelevant.
Historically, anti-intellectualism has appeared in different societies and political movements. It can be fueled by a