philistines

A philistine is someone who doesn't appreciate or value artistic or cultural things.

When people use the word "philistine" to describe someone, they usually mean that this person is dismissive of things like art, music, literature, or even history. They might think it's all boring or unnecessary. For example, if someone at a concert says, "This is just noise," and walks away, another fan might call them a philistine for not appreciating the music. The word can also be used to describe people who are only interested in practical things like business or technology, and don't care about more intellectual pursuits. It's not always meant as an insult, but rather to point out that someone is missing out on something valuable by being too narrow-minded.