Objective
Example: Her objective is to understand the basic philosophy clearly.
Definition
"Objective" in philosophy refers to a goal or purpose that is not influenced by personal feelings or opinions but is based on factual and unbiased reasoning. It represents an aim that one strives to achieve through clear and rational understanding.
Etymology
The word "objective" comes from the Latin 'objectum,' meaning 'something thrown before' or 'presented to the mind,' derived from 'ob-' meaning 'toward' and 'jacere' meaning 'to throw.' Did you know? The term evolved to describe something existing independently of perception, fitting its philosophical use today.
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"Objective" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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