Reflektieren
Example: Im Unterricht reflektieren wir über unsere Gedanken und Gefühle.
Definition
"Reflektieren" in philosophy means to carefully think about or consider one's own thoughts, feelings, and experiences. It involves examining and analyzing these mental states to gain deeper understanding or insight, often used in contexts like self-awareness or critical thinking.
Etymology
The word "reflektieren" comes from the Latin 'reflectere,' meaning 'to bend back.' Originally used in optics to describe light bending back, it was later adopted in philosophical language to signify turning one's thoughts back upon themselves for deeper consideration.
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