Abstrakt
Example: Das abstrakte Denken ist in der Philosophie wichtig.
Definition
"Abstrakt" in philosophy refers to concepts or ideas that are not concrete or tangible but exist in thought or as an idea. It involves thinking that separates the essential qualities of something from specific instances or physical forms.
Etymology
The word "abstrakt" comes from the Latin 'abstractus,' past participle of 'abstrahere,' meaning 'to draw away.' Did you know? It originally meant to pull away or separate, which fits perfectly with its philosophical use of separating ideas from physical reality.
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