De reden
Example: De reden voor zijn keuze was duidelijk en logisch.
Definition
"De reden" in philosophy refers to the underlying cause or explanation for a particular choice or belief, often implying a logical and rational basis. It is the justification or argument that clarifies why something is done or believed, as in the phrase 'De reden voor zijn keuze was duidelijk en logisch.'
Etymology
The phrase "de reden" comes from the Dutch word 'reden,' meaning reason or cause, which traces back to the Latin 'ratio,' meaning reckoning or calculation. This reflects how reasoning involves calculating or weighing arguments, a concept central to philosophy. Did you know? The Latin root 'ratio' also gave rise to the English word 'ratio,' linking reason and numbers closely.
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"De reden" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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