Het idealisme
Example: Het idealisme in de filosofie benadrukt perfecte ideeën.
Definition
"Het idealisme" in philosophy refers to the belief that reality is fundamentally shaped by ideas, mind, or consciousness rather than material objects. It emphasizes the primacy of perfect ideas or concepts as the true essence of existence.
Etymology
The term "het idealisme" comes from the Dutch word 'idealisme,' which is derived from the Greek 'idea,' meaning 'form' or 'concept,' combined with the suffix '-isme' indicating a doctrine or system. Did you know? The word captures the notion that ideals or perfect forms govern reality, a concept central to many philosophical traditions.
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"Het idealisme" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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