La conciencia
Example: La conciencia nos ayuda a distinguir el bien del mal.
Definition
"La conciencia" refers to the awareness or perception of one's own existence, thoughts, and surroundings, often involving the ability to distinguish right from wrong. It plays a central role in ethics and philosophy by guiding moral judgment and self-reflection.
Etymology
The term "la conciencia" comes from the Latin word "conscientia," meaning 'knowledge within oneself' or 'shared knowledge.' It originally combined 'con-' (together) and 'scientia' (knowledge), highlighting an inner awareness or shared understanding. Did you know that the word emphasizes knowing with oneself, reflecting its deep philosophical roots?
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"La conciencia" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Philosophy - (A1) - set 1", containing 112 commonly used words.
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