Transcendental
Example: Els conceptes transcendental són fonamentals en la filosofia kantiana.
Definition
"Transcendental" refers to concepts or principles that go beyond ordinary experience or empirical knowledge, often relating to the conditions that make knowledge possible. In philosophy, especially Kantian thought, transcendental ideas are fundamental for understanding how we perceive and organize reality.
Etymology
The word "transcendental" comes from the Latin 'transcendent-', the present participle of 'transcendere', meaning 'to climb over' or 'to surpass'. Did you know that the term was popularized in philosophy by Immanuel Kant to describe knowledge that transcends empirical experience but is necessary for it?
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