Die Annahme
Example: Die Annahme, dass alles möglich ist, motiviert mich.
Definition
"Die Annahme" in philosophy refers to the acceptance or presumption of a statement or hypothesis as true without definitive proof. It often serves as a foundational premise for further reasoning or argumentation, like in the phrase 'Die Annahme, dass alles möglich ist, motiviert mich.'
Etymology
The word "die Annahme" comes from the German verb 'annehmen,' meaning 'to accept' or 'to assume.' It combines 'an-' (on, at) and 'nehmen' (to take). Did you know? This term has been used in philosophical contexts since the 18th century to describe the act of adopting assumptions or premises.
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