De contingente waarheid
Example: De contingente waarheid verandert afhankelijk van de context en tijd.
Definition
"De contingente waarheid" refers to a type of truth that is not necessary or absolute but depends on specific conditions, contexts, or times. It highlights that such truth can change based on circumstances rather than being universally fixed or eternal.
Etymology
The phrase "de contingente waarheid" comes from Dutch, where "contingente" is derived from the Latin 'contingens,' meaning 'touching upon' or 'happening by chance.' The term "waarheid" means 'truth.' Together, they describe truth that is dependent or accidental rather than necessary. Did you know? Philosophers often contrast 'contingente waarheid' with 'noodzakelijke waarheid,' or necessary truth.
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