De contradictie
Example: De contradictie in zijn theorie veroorzaakte veel discussie onder filosofen.
Definition
"De contradictie" refers to a logical or philosophical contradiction where two or more statements or ideas are in direct opposition, making it impossible for them to be true simultaneously. It is often used in philosophy to indicate inconsistency within a theory or argument.
Etymology
The word "de contradictie" comes from the Latin 'contradictio,' meaning 'speaking against' or 'denial.' It entered Dutch through philosophical and legal discourse, reflecting the concept of opposing statements. Did you know? The root 'contra-' means against, and 'dicere' means to speak.
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"De contradictie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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