De interne rechtvaardiging
Example: De interne rechtvaardiging van zijn handelen blijft voor velen onduidelijk.
Definition
"De interne rechtvaardiging" refers to the internal justification or reasoning within a person or system that explains why certain actions or decisions are considered right or valid. It involves the subjective or inherent rationale behind one's behavior or beliefs, especially in philosophical contexts.
Etymology
The phrase "de interne rechtvaardiging" comes from Dutch, where "interne" means internal and "rechtvaardiging" means justification. "Rechtvaardiging" is derived from "rechtvaardig," meaning just or righteous, combined with the suffix "-ing," which turns verbs into nouns. Did you know that "rechtvaardiging" literally means making something right or just, emphasizing the process of providing reasons or grounds internally?
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the internal justification