Das Vorurteil
Example: Das Vorurteil gegenüber Fremden ist oft ungerecht.
Definition
"Das Vorurteil" refers to a preconceived opinion or judgment about someone or something, often negative and not based on reason or actual experience. For example, the phrase "Das Vorurteil gegenüber Fremden ist oft ungerecht" means that prejudice against strangers is often unfair.
Etymology
The word "das Vorurteil" comes from the German roots "vor-" meaning 'before' and "Urteil" meaning 'judgment'. It literally means 'pre-judgment', indicating an opinion formed before knowing the facts. Did you know? This concept has been discussed in philosophy as a bias that can cloud objective thinking.
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