Problematiseren
Example: We moeten de ethische kwesties grondig problematiseren voor een debat.
Definition
"Problematiseren" is a verb meaning to critically analyze or frame a subject, issue, or concept as a problem, especially in philosophical or academic contexts. It involves questioning assumptions and exploring complexities to better understand the ethical or theoretical dimensions.
Etymology
The word "problematiseren" comes from the Dutch verb formed by adding the suffix '-iseren' to 'probleem,' which means 'problem.' This construction is influenced by Latin and Greek roots, where 'problema' means a question or something put forward for consideration. Did you know? The practice of problematizing is central in philosophy to challenge accepted ideas.
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"Problematiseren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Philosophy - (C2) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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