La base
Example: La base de su filosofía es el respeto mutuo.
Definition
"La base" in philosophy refers to the fundamental principle or foundation upon which a system of thought, belief, or argument is established. It represents the core idea that supports and justifies the entire philosophical framework, such as mutual respect in ethical discussions.
Etymology
The phrase "la base" comes from the Latin word 'basis,' meaning 'foundation' or 'support.' In Spanish, it evolved to mean the underlying support of anything, especially used in intellectual contexts like philosophy. Did you know that 'basis' originally referred to the base of a column or pedestal, symbolizing stability?
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"La base" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Philosophy - (B1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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