Kritisch
Example: Hij is kritisch over de filosofische ideeën van Plato.
Definition
"Kritisch" describes a careful and thoughtful attitude that questions, analyzes, and evaluates ideas or arguments, especially in philosophy. For example, being "kritisch" means not accepting Plato's philosophical ideas without scrutiny.
Etymology
The word "kritisch" comes from the Greek word 'kritikos,' meaning 'able to judge' or 'discerning.' It entered Dutch through Latin and German influences. Did you know? The root relates to 'critic,' highlighting its connection to evaluation and judgment.
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"Kritisch" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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