The presupposition
Example: The presupposition of her argument was not true.
Definition
"The presupposition" in philosophy refers to an assumption or belief accepted as true without proof, serving as a foundation for further reasoning or argument. It underlies a statement or theory, often influencing the logic or outcome of discussions.
Etymology
The word "presupposition" comes from the Latin roots 'prae-' meaning 'before' and 'supponere' meaning 'to put under' or 'to suppose.' It literally means 'to suppose beforehand,' reflecting its role as a prior assumption in arguments. Did you know? The concept has been important since ancient philosophical debates to clarify the basis of reasoning.
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"The presupposition" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (A2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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