Sintético
Example: El razonamiento sintético amplía el conocimiento más allá de lo analítico.
Definition
"Sintético" in philosophy refers to statements or reasoning that extend knowledge by combining concepts and information beyond mere analysis, as in 'El razonamiento sintético amplía el conocimiento más allá de lo analítico.' It contrasts with analytic judgments, providing new insights.
Etymology
The word "sintético" comes from the Greek 'synthesis,' meaning 'putting together.' It entered Spanish through Latin and Renaissance philosophy, where it described the process of combining ideas to form new knowledge, an essential concept in Kantian philosophy.
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