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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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ethics
[Sustantivo]

the branch of philosophy that studies moral values and principles

ética

ética

epistemology
[Sustantivo]

the branch of philosophy in which knowledge is studied

epistemología

epistemología

Ex: Her paper on education reform addressed not just policies but underlying issues in the philosophy of knowledge and epistemology.Su artículo sobre la reforma educativa abordó no solo las políticas sino también los problemas subyacentes en la filosofía del conocimiento y la **epistemología**.
humanism
[Sustantivo]

a system of thought based on human values and nature in which solving human problems is considered more important than religious beliefs

humanismo

humanismo

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 of metaphysics.Muchos filósofos antiguos, como Platón y Aristóteles, hicieron contribuciones significativas al campo de la **metafísica**.
ontology
[Sustantivo]

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

ontología

ontología

Ex: In contemporary philosophy , ontology intersects with other disciplines such as logic , metaphysics , and epistemology , shaping our understanding of the fundamental structure of reality .En la filosofía contemporánea, la **ontología** se intersecta con otras disciplinas como la lógica, la metafísica y la epistemología, moldeando nuestra comprensión de la estructura fundamental de la realidad.
determinism
[Sustantivo]

the theory or doctrine that all events and occurrences are completely determined by previously existing causes, therefore human beings cannot be punished or held accountable for their deeds

determinismo

determinismo

hedonism
[Sustantivo]

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

hedonismo

hedonismo

Ex: Critics of hedonism argue that an excessive focus on pleasure can lead to selfishness and a neglect of responsibilities and long-term goals .Los críticos del **hedonismo** argumentan que un enfoque excesivo en el placer puede llevar al egoísmo y al descuido de las responsabilidades y los objetivos a largo plazo.
idealism
[Sustantivo]

(philosophy) the belief that the physical world is either a product of the mind, or is entirely subjective and exists only in the mind

idealismo

idealismo

empiricism
[Sustantivo]

a theory stating that all knowledge is derived from experience

empirismo

empirismo

Ex: Critics of empiricism argue that it may overlook the importance of a priori knowledge and the inherent structures of the mind that influence how we perceive and interpret experiences .Los críticos del **empirismo** argumentan que puede pasar por alto la importancia del conocimiento a priori y las estructuras inherentes de la mente que influyen en cómo percibimos e interpretamos las experiencias.
existentialism
[Sustantivo]

a philosophical theory according to which the world has no meaning and humans are free and responsible for their actions

existencialismo

existencialismo

materialism
[Sustantivo]

the philosophical belief that the spiritual world does not exist and the only thing that exists is physical matter

materialismo

materialismo

nihilism
[Sustantivo]

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

nihilismo

nihilismo

Ex: While 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 .Aunque el **nihilismo** a menudo se asocia con la desesperación y el pesimismo, algunos filósofos lo ven como una filosofía liberadora que libera a los individuos de las restricciones de la moralidad y la ideología convencionales.
positivism
[Sustantivo]

a philosophical system based on things that can be proved by logic or experienced with the senses, rejecting metaphysics and theism

positivismo

positivismo

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 versus pragmatism have deep roots in the history of philosophical thought .Los debates entre los filósofos sobre los méritos del idealismo frente al **pragmatismo** tienen raíces profundas en la historia del pensamiento filosófico.
rationalism
[Sustantivo]

the belief or principle that ideas and actions should be based on logic instead of religion or emotion

racionalismo

racionalismo

scholasticism
[Sustantivo]

a system of philosophy based on religious scripts and principles and Aristotelian logic, taught in medieval European universities

escolasticismo

escolasticismo

skepticism
[Sustantivo]

the philosophical theory that certain knowledge is unattainable

escepticismo

escepticismo

stoicism
[Sustantivo]

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

estoicismo

estoicismo

Ex: By learning to distinguish between what is and is n't within our control , stoicism provides tools for inner peace .Al aprender a distinguir entre lo que está y no está bajo nuestro control, el **estoicismo** proporciona herramientas para la paz interior.
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 and subjectivism in philosophy revolves around whether moral and epistemological claims can be grounded in objective reality or are inherently subjective .El debate entre el objetivismo y el **subjetivismo** en filosofía gira en torno a si las afirmaciones morales y epistemológicas pueden basarse en una realidad objetiva o son inherentemente subjetivas.
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 .El **utilitarismo** se aplica a menudo en campos como las políticas públicas, la economía y la ética, donde las decisiones se toman con el objetivo de maximizar el bienestar social o la utilidad.
phenomenology
[Sustantivo]

the branch of philosophy concerned with things that exist and can be seen, felt, etc. as opposed to what may actually be their real existence

fenomenología

fenomenología

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 increasing alienation from management .A medida que se introdujeron nuevas políticas, los empleados sintieron una creciente **alienación** de la gerencia.
a priori
[Adjetivo]

using the previous knowledge, reasoning, or general facts to decide the likely result of something

a priori

a priori

a posteriori
[Adjetivo]

using observation or experience to determine the probable cause of something

a posteriori

a posteriori

being
[Sustantivo]

the state of existing

ser

ser

Ex: The artist's work reflects a deep exploration of human being and the complexities of life.El trabajo del artista refleja una profunda exploración del **ser** humano y las complejidades de la vida.
nothingness
[Sustantivo]

non-existence; a state in which nothing exists

nada

nada

consciousness
[Sustantivo]

the state of being sensible and aware

consciencia

consciencia

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

Ex: The cult 's dogma required followers to adhere to a set of rigid and unquestionable rules .El **dogma** del culto requería que los seguidores se adhirieran a un conjunto de reglas rígidas e incuestionables.
logic
[Sustantivo]

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

lógica

lógica

Ex: Parents often advise their children to approach problems with logic, setting emotions aside for clearer judgment .
virtue
[Sustantivo]

a positive moral quality or admirable trait in a person

virtud

virtud

Ex: Many cultures teach that humility is a key virtue.Muchas culturas enseñan que la humildad es una **virtud** clave.
aesthetics
[Sustantivo]

the branch of philosophy which deals with the nature of beauty and art

estética

estética

wisdom
[Sustantivo]

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

sabiduría

sabiduría

Ex: Many cultures value wisdom as a key virtue , believing that experience and knowledge lead to better choices in life .Muchas culturas valoran la **sabiduría** como una virtud clave, creyendo que la experiencia y el conocimiento conducen a mejores elecciones en la vida.
sophist
[Sustantivo]

a teacher of philosophy and rhetoric in ancient Greek with a skeptical attitude

sofista

sofista

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