Abstrait
Example: Le concept abstrait de liberté est difficile à saisir.
Definition
"Abstrait" in philosophy refers to concepts or ideas that are not concrete or tangible but exist as general notions, such as freedom or justice, which cannot be directly perceived by the senses but are understood intellectually.
Etymology
The word "abstrait" comes from the Latin 'abstractus,' meaning 'drawn away' or 'separated,' originally used in philosophical contexts to describe ideas separated from physical reality. Did you know? The concept emphasizes thinking beyond the material world.
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