nonphysical

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Thomas Hobbes’s view of the soul is materialistic, whereas Descartes’s view of the soul is nonphysical.

From Textbooks • Jun. 15, 2022

“I had this period of time where I didn’t allow myself to do a workout unless I could come up with a nonphysical reason why I was doing it,” Meyers said.

From Washington Post • Feb. 25, 2022

“Prostate cancer can transform men in nonphysical ways, eroding their spirit,” he said.

From New York Times • Dec. 7, 2021

Overall, less than 20% of physical workers in the United States are 55 or older, the study found, compared with 44% of nonphysical workers.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 27, 2020

These can also be applied to nonphysical objects, such as data structures.

From The Jargon File, Version 2.9.10, 01 Jul 1992 by Raymond, Eric S.