Philosophy

Definition of experimentalism

Experimentalism is a current of art that is characterized by transgressing the norms or criteria of previous models. In this way it establishes a break with what is traditional and what is already socially accepted. Novel expression Experimental artists opt for a novel form of expression. That is why this movement is linked […]

Definition of apologetics

The Greek word apologētikós reached late Latin as apologetĭcus. This term, in turn, led to apologetics, a concept that in our language refers to the series of arguments that are put forward to support the truth held by a religion. Defense and promotion of faith Within the framework of theology, therefore, […]

Definition of metanoia

The notion of metanoia is not part of the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE). The term, however, is used in different contexts. Metanoia in theology In the field of theology and rhetoric, metanoia is linked to a change of direction or meaning. It may be a statement that […]

Definition of logocentrism

Logocentrism is the philosophical tendency that takes being as an identity that can be reduced to its linguistic expression. According to the French philosopher Jacques Derrida, the Western tradition places the center of discourse in the logos: that is the basis of logocentrism. Thought and word This position maintains that thought, which […]

Definition of contraposition

The Latin word contrapositio came into Spanish as a contrast. The term refers to the act and result of contrast: confronting or contrasting one thing with another opposite or different thing. Contrary sentences It can be said that a sentence A is contrasted with a sentence B when you want to mark the difference between the two, in such a way […]

Definition of paralogism

The Greek word paralogismos derived from the late Latin paralogismus. That is the closest etymological antecedent of paralogism, a term that refers to false reasoning or argument. Already in its etymology we can appreciate this meaning, since the term is composed of the prefix para- (which indicates "on the margin, together"), of logos ("treaty, word, […]

Definition of Confucianism

Confucianism is the doctrine formed by the rituals and beliefs proposed by Confucius in the 6th century BC. After the death of this Chinese thinker, his disciples were in charge of spreading his preachings. Pillars of Confucianism The pillars of Confucianism are summarized in five classic books: I Ching (Classic of […]

Definition of morality

Morality is an imposed or trivial morality. This is a false or exaggerated compliance with the principles of morality. Superficial teaching It can be said that morality appeals to certain norms to make a superficial or petty judgment of human behavior. It pretends to be a teaching or a predicament, although it lacks depth […]

Definition of praxeology

Praxeology is a discipline that analyzes people's actions based on the formal scope of the description of the action itself. In this way, it examines the logical structure that acts a priori. The means, not the ends Every time a human being carries out an action, he seeks to achieve a certain end. […]

Definition of Neoplatonism

Neoplatonism was a philosophical school that, influenced by Eastern movements, updated Platonic postulates. The rise of Neoplatonism occurred at the beginning of this era in the city of Alexandria. Before moving forward with Neoplatonism, it is important to mention that the doctrine promoted by Plato's disciples in […] is known as Platonism.