De kennis
Example: De kennis van filosofie helpt ons beter nadenken over het leven.
Definition
"De kennis" refers to the understanding or awareness gained through experience, education, or reasoning. In philosophy, "de kennis" involves the study and acquisition of facts, truths, or principles that help us think more deeply about life and existence.
Etymology
The term "de kennis" comes from the Dutch word 'kennis,' which is related to the verb 'kennen,' meaning 'to know.' Its roots trace back to the Proto-Germanic '*kanniz,' which also gives rise to similar words in other Germanic languages. Did you know that 'kennis' is closely linked to the concept of knowing, making it central to philosophical inquiry?
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"De kennis" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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