De morele aanspraak
Example: De morele aanspraak van mensenrechten wordt vaak betwist in filosofie.
Definition
"De morele aanspraak" refers to the ethical claim or right that individuals or groups assert based on moral principles, often concerning what they are entitled to or deserve. It highlights a sense of justified expectation grounded in morality within philosophical discussions.
Etymology
The phrase "de morele aanspraak" combines Dutch words where "morele" relates to morals or ethics, derived from Latin 'moralis', meaning 'pertaining to manners or morals,' and "aanspraak" means claim or right, originating from Middle Dutch 'anspreken,' meaning 'to address or claim.' Together, they form a term used in philosophy to denote a moral entitlement.
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"De morele aanspraak" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (C1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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the moral claim