De filosofie
Example: De filosofie helpt ons om dieper over het leven na te denken.
Definition
"De filosofie" refers to the study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, reason, and language. It helps people think deeply about life, ethics, and reality, encouraging critical thinking and reflection on various aspects of human experience.
Etymology
The word "de filosofie" comes from the Greek word 'philosophia,' meaning 'love of wisdom.' It was adopted into Latin as 'philosophia' and later into Dutch as 'filosofie.' Did you know? Ancient philosophers like Socrates and Plato laid the foundation for what we now call "de filosofie."
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"De filosofie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B2) - set 4", containing 112 commonly used words.
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