L'évidence
Example: L'évidence de ses arguments a convaincu tout le monde.
Definition
"L'évidence" in philosophy refers to the quality of being immediately clear, obvious, or self-evident without needing further proof or explanation. It describes arguments or facts so convincing and transparent that they naturally persuade or prove a point, as in "L'évidence de ses arguments a convaincu tout le monde."
Etymology
The French word "l'évidence" comes from the Latin 'evidentia,' meaning 'obviousness' or 'clearness.' It combines 'ex-' (out) and 'videre' (to see), literally meaning 'to see out' or 'to see clearly.' Did you know that the word suggests something so clear it can be 'seen' without doubt?
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