To judge
Example: We should not judge people by their appearance only.
Definition
"To judge" in philosophy means to form an opinion or conclusion about something or someone after careful consideration of evidence or reasoning. It involves evaluating facts or behavior to make a reasoned decision or assessment, often regarding moral or ethical aspects.
Etymology
The word "to judge" comes from the Old French 'juger,' which derives from the Latin 'judicare,' meaning 'to decide or pass sentence.' Did you know that the root 'jus' in Latin means 'law' or 'right,' reflecting how judging originally involved legal decisions?
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"To judge" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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