De vrijheid van denken
Example: In Nederland hebben mensen de vrijheid van denken en meningsuiting.
Definition
"De vrijheid van denken" refers to the philosophical right or condition in which individuals are free to hold, develop, and express their own thoughts and beliefs without interference or restriction. It is a fundamental aspect of personal autonomy and intellectual liberty.
Etymology
The phrase "de vrijheid van denken" comes from Dutch, where "vrijheid" means 'freedom' and "denken" means 'thinking.' The concept has deep roots in Enlightenment philosophy, emphasizing the importance of mental freedom. Did you know? This phrase reflects the universal value placed on free thought as a cornerstone of democratic societies.
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"De vrijheid van denken" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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the freedom of thought