noun
The philosophical or cultural stance that positions humanity as one of many forces within an ecosystem, neither superior nor inherently central. Antehumanism suggests a framework that views human experience and ethics as interwoven with, rather than dominant over, other forms of life and matter, often critiquing anthropocentrism and proposing a symbiotic rather than hierarchical perspective.
Etymology:
From Latin ante, meaning “before,” combined with humanus, “human,” indicating a mindset that transcends or predates strictly human-centered ideologies.
Example Sentence:
The artist’s work in antehumanism reframed urban landscapes as networks shared with countless non-human agents, challenging viewers to see beyond human-centric narratives.