De praktische rede
Example: De praktische rede bepaalt onze morele keuzes en handelen dagelijks.
Definition
"De praktische rede" refers to the faculty of reasoning concerned with deciding how to act morally and make ethical choices in everyday life. It guides behavior by applying principles to specific situations, ensuring actions align with moral values and practical considerations.
Etymology
The phrase "de praktische rede" comes from Dutch, where "praktische" means practical and "rede" means reason or reasoning. It originates from philosophical discussions, especially in ethics, where reason is applied to practical matters of action rather than theoretical speculation.
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"De praktische rede" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (C1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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