De referentie
Example: De referentie naar Aristoteles is belangrijk in deze discussie.
Definition
"De referentie" in philosophy refers to the act or instance of mentioning or alluding to a specific source, concept, or authority to support an argument or idea. It often involves citing a well-known figure or work, such as Aristotle, to provide credibility or context.
Etymology
The term "de referentie" comes from the Latin word 'referentia', meaning 'a bringing back' or 'relation'. It entered Dutch through French and Latin, reflecting the idea of referring back to an original source or authority. Did you know? The concept of reference has been crucial in philosophy for establishing connections between ideas and their origins.
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"De referentie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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