A pathological need to adhere to a specific belief system to the exclusion of all else. For example, adherence to Socialism in an environment where Capitalism would function better, or adherence to an archaic scientific maxim long since overturned by new evidence.
The Senator's philopathy prevented him from being open-minded.
by OffcenterHorizon May 12, 2017
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Do you know Jack? That Philomath. He was the only one who went to Mrs. Foster's math and science classes this summer.
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by Sitoma Face January 16, 2019
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Philomath is the bitch step-sister of Corvallis, an infinitely cooler town, yet only two or three miles away. Refer to the definition of Corvallis.
Philomath is also not a safe place for queers. It's really only a nice place for meth fiends and dipshit rednecks.
Philomath is the bitch step-sister of Corvallis, an infinitely cooler town, yet only two or three miles away. Refer to the definition of Corvallis.
Philomath is also not a safe place for queers. It's really only a nice place for meth fiends and dipshit rednecks.
Philomath blows for a lot of reasons. The biggest reason is that Paul's Place is no longer there. If you know what's good for you, you'll drive right through without stopping on your way to Newport.
by Morgen442 October 20, 2008
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A person feeling philapathy may or may not be right depending on the circumstance. However, philapathy is an imaginative sense nonetheless.
A person feeling philapathy may or may not be right depending on the circumstance. However, philapathy is an imaginative sense nonetheless.
That person is in a corner so therefore he/she is lonely. In fact, that person in the corner does not care to associate with anyone in the room but the onlooker does not understand from his/her point of view because the onlooker would not feel the same way under the same circumstance. The reason why this person projects this state is always due to love or caring for that individual who displays apathy.
A person feeling philapathy will often think he/she know what another is feeling but may or may not be right.
A person feeling philapathy will often think he/she know what another is feeling but may or may not be right.
by magnusaffect August 15, 2009
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