El panpsiquismo
Example: El panpsiquismo propone que toda materia posee conciencia propia.
Definition
"Panpsiquismo" is a philosophy that proposes every matter possesses its own consciousness, suggesting that consciousness is a fundamental and ubiquitous feature of the universe rather than exclusive to humans or animals.
Etymology
The word "panpsiquismo" comes from the Greek roots 'pan' meaning 'all' and 'psyche' meaning 'soul' or 'mind.' It literally means 'all-soul-ism,' reflecting the idea that all matter has a form of consciousness. Did you know this concept challenges the traditional view that consciousness arises only in complex brains?
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"El panpsiquismo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Philosophy - (C2) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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