Metafísico
Example: El debate metafísico sobre la existencia desafía la razón común.
Definition
"Metaphysical" relates to the branch of philosophy that explores the fundamental nature of reality, existence, and being. It deals with questions beyond the physical world, such as the nature of objects, time, and causality, often challenging common understanding, as in a metaphysical debate about existence.
Etymology
The word "metaphysical" comes from the Greek words 'meta,' meaning 'beyond' or 'after,' and 'physika,' meaning 'physical things.' It was originally used to describe the works of Aristotle that came after his writings on physics. Did you know that the term suggests something beyond the physical, pointing to abstract or philosophical concepts that surpass ordinary sensory experience?
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"Metafísico" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Philosophy - (C2) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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