De schijn
Example: De schijn bedriegt vaak in filosofische gesprekken.
Definition
"De schijn" in philosophy refers to the deceptive appearance or illusion that often misleads perception or understanding, suggesting that what seems true or real may not be so. It captures the concept that appearances can be misleading, as in the phrase 'De schijn bedriegt vaak in filosofische gesprekken.'
Etymology
The term "de schijn" comes from the Dutch word 'schijn,' meaning 'appearance' or 'shine.' It traces back to the Middle Dutch 'schijn,' related to the Old High German 'scīnōn,' meaning 'to shine.' Did you know? The word originally referred to light or brightness, illustrating how appearances can dazzle or mislead, much like in philosophical contexts.
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"De schijn" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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