Example: His metaphysical commitment to realism shaped his entire philosophical outlook.
Definition
"The metaphysical commitment" refers to a foundational philosophical stance or belief in the existence or nature of reality beyond the physical or empirical world. It often involves accepting certain basic assumptions about what kinds of things exist or how they fundamentally are, shaping one’s overall worldview.
Translations
el compromiso metafísico
de metafysische toewijding
el compromís metafísic
l'engagement métaphysique
das metaphysische Engagement
Etymology
The phrase "the metaphysical commitment" combines 'metaphysical,' deriving from the Greek 'meta' meaning 'beyond' and 'physika' meaning 'physical things,' with 'commitment,' from Latin 'committere,' meaning 'to bring together' or 'entrust.' Did you know? 'Metaphysical' originally referred to works placed after Aristotle's 'Physics,' which later gave rise to the study of what lies beyond the physical world.
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