Die Annahme
Example: Die Annahme, dass alle Menschen gleich sind, ist wichtig.
Definition
"Die Annahme" in philosophy refers to a supposition or assumption accepted as true without proof, serving as a foundational premise in an argument or theory. For example, the assumption that all humans are equal is important for ethical reasoning.
Etymology
"Die Annahme" comes from the German verb "annehmen," meaning to accept or take on. It originally meant the act of receiving or accepting something and evolved to mean an accepted premise or assumption, especially in philosophical contexts.
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