La pretensión de verdad
Example: La pretensión de verdad en la filosofía es fundamental para el debate.
Definition
"La pretensión de verdad" refers to the claim or assertion that a statement, belief, or theory is true. In philosophy, it highlights the ambition or intention behind presenting something as an objective truth, often subject to critical examination and debate.
Etymology
The phrase "la pretensión de verdad" originates from Spanish, where "pretensión" means claim or aspiration, and "verdad" means truth. Combining these, it literally translates to 'the claim of truth.' This expression reflects the philosophical concern with the basis and justification for asserting truths.
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"La pretensión de verdad" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Philosophy - (B2) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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the claim of truth