A questão metafísica
Example: A questão metafísica sobre a existência desafia muitos filósofos.
Definition
"A questão metafísica" refers to the fundamental philosophical problem or inquiry concerning the nature of existence, reality, and the underlying principles of being. It challenges thinkers to explore the essence of what is beyond the physical world and the limits of human understanding.
Etymology
The phrase "a questão metafísica" comes from Portuguese, where "questão" means question or issue, and "metafísica" derives from the Greek words "meta" (beyond) and "physika" (physical things). Did you know? The term 'metaphysics' was coined by the ancient editor Andronicus, who compiled Aristotle's works that came after his writings on physics, hence 'beyond physics'.
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