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Vocabulario Avanzado para el TOEFL - ¡Pienso, Luego Existo!

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés sobre el pensamiento, como "ethics", "nihilism", "being", etc. que se necesitan para el examen TOEFL.

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epistemology
[Sustantivo]

the branch of philosophy in which knowledge is studied

epistemología

epistemología

metaphysics
[Sustantivo]

a branch of philosophy that deals with abstract concepts such as existence or reality

metafísica

metafísica

Ex: Many ancient philosophers , such as Plato and Aristotle , made significant contributions to the field metaphysics.
ontology
[Sustantivo]

the branch of philosophy that is concerned with concepts such as existence, being, and reality

ontología

ontología

hedonism
[Sustantivo]

a system of belief that the highest of good is when one is in the pursuit of pleasure

hedonismo

hedonismo

empiricism
[Sustantivo]

a theory stating that all knowledge is derived from experience

empirismo

empirismo

nihilism
[Sustantivo]

a system of thought that considers life as meaningless and rejects religious beliefs, moral principles, legal rules, etc.

nihilismo

nihilismo

Ex: nihilism is often associated with despair and pessimism , some philosophers view it as a liberating philosophy that frees individuals from the constraints of conventional morality and ideology .
pragmatism
[Sustantivo]

a philosophical movement that emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, emphasizing the practical consequences and real-world effectiveness of beliefs, theories, and actions

pragmatismo

pragmatismo

Ex: The debates among philosophers regarding the merits of idealism pragmatism have deep roots in the history of philosophical thought .
stoicism
[Sustantivo]

an ancient Greek philosophy that values virtue and encourages living in harmony with nature's divine Reason

estoicismo

estoicismo

subjectivism
[Sustantivo]

a notion in philosophy according to which knowledge, moral values, and ethical obligations are subjective and there is no external or objective truth

subjetivismo

subjetivismo

Ex: The debate between objectivism subjectivism in philosophy revolves around whether moral and epistemological claims can be grounded in objective reality or are inherently subjective .
utilitarianism
[Sustantivo]

the doctrine that the best measure or decision is the one that satisfies the majority of people

utilitarismo

utilitarismo

Ex: Utilitarianism is often applied in fields such as public policy , economics , and ethics , where decisions are made with the aim of maximizing social welfare or utility .
alienation
[Sustantivo]

‌the feeling that one is different from others and therefore not part of a particular group

alienación

alienación

Ex: As new policies were introduced , employees felt alienation from management .
being
[Sustantivo]

the state of existing

ser

ser

dogma
[Sustantivo]

a belief or a belief system held by an authority who proclaims it to be undeniably true and expects immediate acceptance

dogma

dogma

logic
[Sustantivo]

sensible methods of thinking and decision making, especially ones that are based on reasonable judgment

lógica

lógica

virtue
[Sustantivo]

a positive moral quality or admirable trait in a person

virtud

virtud

wisdom
[Sustantivo]

the quality of being knowledgeable, experienced, and able to make good decisions and judgments

sabiduría

sabiduría

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