De autonomie
Example: De autonomie van het individu is belangrijk in de filosofie.
Definition
"De autonomie" refers to the capacity or right of an individual or group to make independent decisions and govern themselves without external control. In philosophy, it emphasizes self-rule and personal freedom as essential for moral and political agency.
Etymology
The word "de autonomie" comes from the Greek roots 'auto-', meaning 'self,' and 'nomos,' meaning 'law' or 'custom.' It was adopted into Dutch through Latin and French, reflecting the concept of self-governance or self-legislation. Did you know? The idea of autonomy has been central in philosophical discussions since ancient times, highlighting individual freedom.
Learn to use this word actively
"De autonomie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select Dutch as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
