1. a person who opposes or rejects mechanistic explanations or mechanistic philosophy, especially in biology or psychology
Usage: philosophical; formal

1. of, relating to, or characteristic of opposition to mechanistic theories or approaches
Usage: philosophical; formal

Examples

• The antimechanist philosopher argued that consciousness cannot be reduced to mere physical processes.
• Early antimechanist thinkers rejected the idea that living organisms operate like machines.
• Her antimechanist approach to psychology emphasized the importance of subjective experience.
• The debate between mechanists and antimechanists has shaped modern philosophy of mind.
• Antimechanist views gained traction among biologists who questioned strict determinism.