Die Transzendenz
Example: Die Philosophie beschäftigt sich oft mit der Transzendenz des Geistes.
Definition
"Die Transzendenz" refers to the state or quality of going beyond ordinary limits, especially in philosophy where it describes the idea of existing beyond the physical or empirical world. It often relates to concepts or experiences that surpass typical human understanding or reality.
Etymology
The word "die Transzendenz" comes from the Latin 'transcendere,' meaning 'to climb over' or 'to surpass.' It entered German through philosophical discourse, emphasizing the idea of going beyond or above ordinary experience. Did you know? The term has been widely used since Kant's philosophy to discuss what lies beyond sensory experience.
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"Die Transzendenz" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C2) - set 2", containing 91 commonly used words.
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