Autónomo
Example: El filósofo defendió que el ser humano es autónomo en sus decisiones.
Definition
"Autonomous" in philosophy describes an individual who possesses the capacity to make independent decisions, free from external control or influence. It emphasizes self-governance and the ability to act according to one's own principles and reasoning.
Etymology
The word "autonomous" comes from the Greek roots 'auto-' meaning 'self' and 'nomos' meaning 'law' or 'rule.' It originally referred to self-legislation or self-rule, highlighting the concept of independence and self-direction.
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"Autónomo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Philosophy - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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