pococurantism

Meanings

• noun

  A feeling of indifference, contempt, or boredom towards things that are generally considered important or worthwhile.

  - "His pococurantism towards wealth and fame made him an outcast in society."
  - "Despite her success, she displayed a pococurantism towards material possessions."

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Variants

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pococurante , pococurantism , pococurantisms

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'pococurus', meaning 'trifle' or 'trivial matter'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'pococurantism' was popularized in English literature by the philosopher John Locke in his Essay Concerning Human Understanding.

2. Pococurantism is often associated with the concept of 'carpe diem', or seizing the day and enjoying the present moment, as it encourages one to not be overly concerned with the future or past.

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Related Concepts

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1. apathy: A feeling of indifference or lack of emotion towards things, similar to pococurantism, but generally considered to be a more intense and persistent emotion.

2. philosophical indifference: A philosophical stance that asserts the equal value or indifference of all things, including moral values and beliefs.

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Culture

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Pococurantism is a philosophical and literary concept that has been explored in various works of art and literature. For instance, it is a central theme in Molière's play 'The Misanthrope' and has been referenced in various philosophical and literary works.

How to Memorize "pococurantism"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person with a nonchalant expression and a shrug of the shoulders, indicating indifference towards important matters.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of indifference or contempt towards things that are generally considered important or worthwhile.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Latin origin of the word, 'pococurus', meaning 'trifle' or 'trivial matter'.

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