To assume
Example: Philosophers often assume ideas without immediate proof.
Definition
"To assume" in philosophy means to accept a statement or idea as true without requiring immediate evidence or proof, often as a starting point for further reasoning or argumentation.
Etymology
The word "to assume" comes from the Latin verb 'assumere,' meaning 'to take up' or 'to adopt.' Did you know that in ancient times, 'assumere' was used to describe the act of taking on a role or responsibility, which aligns with how philosophers 'take on' ideas when they assume them?
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"To assume" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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