Unconventional wisdom or learning; contrary to popular belief. From the Greek kata - "against, contrary or opposed to," - and the Greek praxis - "practice, as distinguished from theory; application or use, as of knowledge or skills."
Man, I just finished reading "Moneyball." Billy Beane and the Oakland A's are completely different from the Yankees. The Yankees just spend money. The A's are all about catapraxis.
by H. Bergeron May 14, 2007