Het panpsychisme
Example: Het panpsychisme stelt dat bewustzijn overal in de natuur aanwezig is.
Definition
"Het panpsychisme" is a philosophical concept that asserts consciousness is a fundamental and ubiquitous feature of all things in nature, meaning that every part of the universe, from the smallest particles to the largest structures, possesses some form of consciousness or experience.
Etymology
The term "het panpsychisme" originates from the Greek words 'pan,' meaning 'all,' and 'psyche,' meaning 'soul' or 'mind.' Combined, they reflect the idea that mind or consciousness is present throughout all aspects of the universe. Did you know this idea has roots in ancient philosophy but was revived in modern thought to explain consciousness in a holistic way?
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"Het panpsychisme" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (C2) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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