To reflect
Example: Philosophers often reflect on the meaning of life deeply.
Definition
"To reflect" in philosophy means to think deeply and carefully about a subject, often involving self-examination or contemplation of abstract ideas. Philosophers often reflect on complex questions to gain insight and understanding of fundamental concepts.
Etymology
The word "to reflect" comes from the Latin 'reflectere', meaning 'to bend back'. Originally used in physical contexts like light or sound reflection, it later took on a metaphorical sense of bending one's thoughts back upon oneself. Did you know that this mental 'bending back' perfectly captures the essence of philosophical reflection?
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"To reflect" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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