Philosophy

Definition of substantial

Substantial is a term that comes from the late Latin substantiālis and refers to that which is linked to substance. This concept, in turn, has several meanings: it can be about the most transcendent or essential, or the value of something. The fundamental The substantial, therefore, can be the main thing or the […]

Definition of trichotomy

The Greek word trichotomy came to Spanish as trichotomy. The term has different uses depending on the context. Classification mechanism In the field of philosophy, trichotomy is a classification mechanism in which the various segmentations or partitions consist of three parts. The concept can be linked to a triad: a set […]

Definition of metaparadigm

To understand what a metaparadigm is, it is useful to analyze the composition of the term. Metaparadigm is formed with the compositional element meta- (which can refer to “about”, “with”, “between”, “after” or “next to”) and the noun paradigm (a set of theories that is taken as basis to produce knowledge and achieve the resolution of […]

Definition of categorical

Categorical is an adjective that is used to describe that which is definitive or conclusive. The term derives from the late Latin categorĭcus, in turn from the Greek word katēgorikós. Some example sentences For example: “The president was categorical and ruled out making a trade agreement with the Asian nation”, “I am categorical when I speak […]

Definition of syllogistic

The Greek word syllogistikós derived from the Latin syllogistĭcus, which is the closest etymological antecedent of syllogistic. This adjective allows you to qualify what is linked to the syllogism. Syllogism The notion of syllogism refers to an argument made up of three propositions. Of these propositions, the third necessarily arises by deduction from the first two. […]

Definition of subargument

The term subargument is not part of the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE). However, we can understand the meaning of the notion if we analyze its components. Accessory or complementary story Returning to the idea of ​​a subplot, it is an accessory or complementary story that enriches the central argument. Each work can have several subplots. […]

Definition of isonomy

The notion of isonomy comes from the Greek language. The term is used to refer to equality before the laws. Democratic regime It is understood that isonomy refers to citizens having the same political and civil rights. In this way it is an essential premise of a democratic regime. While […]

Definition of utopianism

The Royal Spanish Academy (RAE), in its dictionary, defines utopianism as a propensity to utopia. To know what utopianism is, therefore, we must first focus on the idea of ​​utopia. Brief definition of "utopia" A utopia is a desirable undertaking or initiative but whose realization is almost impossible. He […]

Definition of morality

Morality is the adherence of an idea or an act to the principles of morality. The term comes from the Latin word moralĭtas. Before moving forward, it is important to define what morality is. This is what is called that associated with the actions of an individual by virtue of their link with evil or […]

Definition of technoethics

The notion of technoethics is not part of the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE). However, its use is frequent in academic settings and even often appears in the media. The concept refers to the link between technology and ethics. In other words, technoethics is a discipline […]