Funcionalista
Example: El enfoque funcionalista analiza la sociedad desde sus estructuras básicas.
Definition
"Funcionalista" describes an approach or perspective in philosophy and social sciences that explains phenomena by their function or role within a system, especially analyzing society through its basic structures and their contributions to overall stability and operation.
Etymology
The word "funcionalista" originates from the Spanish adaptation of 'functionalism,' which derives from the Latin root 'functio,' meaning 'performance' or 'execution.' It reflects the focus on the functions that social and philosophical elements perform within a broader system. Did you know? The term gained prominence in the early 20th century with the rise of sociological and philosophical theories emphasizing practical roles over abstract essences.
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"Funcionalista" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Philosophy - (C2) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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