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TOEFL のための上級語彙 - 我思う、ゆえに我あり!

ここでは、TOEFL試験に必要な「倫理」、「虚無主義」、「存在」など、思考に関するいくつかの英語の単語を学びます。

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ethics
[名詞]

the branch of philosophy that studies moral values and principles

倫理学

倫理学

epistemology
[名詞]

the branch of philosophy in which knowledge is studied

認識論, 知識理論

認識論, 知識理論

Ex: Her paper on education reform addressed not just policies but underlying issues in the philosophy of knowledge and epistemology.教育改革に関する彼女の論文は、政策だけでなく、知識の哲学と**認識論**における根本的な問題にも取り組んだ。
humanism
[名詞]

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

ヒューマニズム, 人道主義

ヒューマニズム, 人道主義

metaphysics
[名詞]

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

形而上学, 第一哲学

形而上学, 第一哲学

Ex: Many ancient philosophers , such as Plato and Aristotle , made significant contributions to the field of metaphysics.プラトンやアリストテレスなどの多くの古代哲学者は、**形而上学**の分野に大きな貢献をしました。
ontology
[名詞]

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

存在論

存在論

Ex: In contemporary philosophy , ontology intersects with other disciplines such as logic , metaphysics , and epistemology , shaping our understanding of the fundamental structure of reality .現代哲学において、**存在論**は論理学、形而上学、認識論などの他の分野と交差し、現実の基本的な構造についての私たちの理解を形作っています。
determinism
[名詞]

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

決定論, 運命論

決定論, 運命論

hedonism
[名詞]

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

快楽主義

快楽主義

Ex: Critics of hedonism argue that an excessive focus on pleasure can lead to selfishness and a neglect of responsibilities and long-term goals .**快楽主義**の批評家たちは、快楽に過度に集中することが利己主義や責任、長期的な目標の怠慢につながると主張している。
idealism
[名詞]

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

観念論, 観念の優位性への信念

観念論, 観念の優位性への信念

empiricism
[名詞]

a theory stating that all knowledge is derived from experience

経験論, 実験主義

経験論, 実験主義

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 .**経験主義**の批評家は、それが先験的な知識の重要性や、私たちが経験をどのように知覚し解釈するかに影響を与える心の固有の構造を見落とす可能性があると主張している。

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

実存主義

実存主義

materialism
[名詞]

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

唯物論, 唯物主義哲学

唯物論, 唯物主義哲学

nihilism
[名詞]

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

虚無主義, 否定主義

虚無主義, 否定主義

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 .**ニヒリズム**はしばしば絶望や悲観主義と関連付けられますが、一部の哲学者はそれを、個人を従来の道徳やイデオロギーの制約から解放する解放的な哲学として見ています。
positivism
[名詞]

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

実証主義

実証主義

pragmatism
[名詞]

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

プラグマティズム, 実用主義哲学

プラグマティズム, 実用主義哲学

Ex: The debates among philosophers regarding the merits of idealism versus pragmatism have deep roots in the history of philosophical thought .理想主義対**プラグマティズム**のメリットに関する哲学者たちの議論は、哲学思想の歴史に深く根ざしている。
rationalism
[名詞]

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

合理主義, 理性主義

合理主義, 理性主義

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

スコラ学, スコラ哲学

スコラ学, スコラ哲学

skepticism
[名詞]

the philosophical theory that certain knowledge is unattainable

懐疑論

懐疑論

stoicism
[名詞]

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

ストア哲学, ストイック哲学

ストア哲学, ストイック哲学

Ex: By learning to distinguish between what is and is n't within our control , stoicism provides tools for inner peace .私たちの制御下にあるものとないものを区別することを学ぶことで、**ストア哲学**は内面の平和のための道具を提供します。
subjectivism
[名詞]

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

主観主義, 主観主義の教義

主観主義, 主観主義の教義

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 .哲学における客観主義と**主観主義**の間の議論は、道徳的および認識論的主張が客観的現実に根ざすことができるか、それとも本質的に主観的であるかどうかを中心に展開します。

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

功利主義, 有用性の教義

功利主義, 有用性の教義

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 .**功利主義**は、公共政策、経済学、倫理学などの分野でよく適用され、社会的福祉や効用を最大化することを目的として決定がなされます。

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

現象学, 現象の研究

現象学, 現象の研究

alienation
[名詞]

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

疎外, 孤立

疎外, 孤立

Ex: As new policies were introduced , employees felt increasing alienation from management .新しい政策が導入されるにつれ、従業員は経営陣からの**疎外感**をますます感じた。
a priori
[形容詞]

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

アプリオリ

アプリオリ

a posteriori
[形容詞]

using observation or experience to determine the probable cause of something

事後的

事後的

being
[名詞]

the state of existing

存在, 実存

存在, 実存

Ex: The artist's work reflects a deep exploration of human being and the complexities of life.その芸術家の作品は、人間の**存在**と人生の複雑さに対する深い探求を反映しています。
nothingness
[名詞]

non-existence; a state in which nothing exists

無, 空虚

無, 空虚

the state of being sensible and aware

意識, 自覚

意識, 自覚

dogma
[名詞]

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

教義, 信念

教義, 信念

Ex: The cult 's dogma required followers to adhere to a set of rigid and unquestionable rules .カルトの**教義**は、信者たちに厳格で疑う余地のない一連の規則に従うことを要求した。
logic
[名詞]

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

論理

論理

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

a positive moral quality or admirable trait in a person

美徳, 特質

美徳, 特質

Ex: Many cultures teach that humility is a key virtue.多くの文化は、謙虚さが主要な**美徳**であると教えています。
aesthetics
[名詞]

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

美学

美学

wisdom
[名詞]

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

知恵

知恵

Ex: Many cultures value wisdom as a key virtue , believing that experience and knowledge lead to better choices in life .多くの文化では、経験と知識が人生におけるより良い選択につながると信じて、**知恵**を主要な美徳として重視しています。
sophist
[名詞]

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

ソフィスト, 懐疑的な態度を持つ古代ギリシャの哲学と修辞学の教師

ソフィスト, 懐疑的な態度を持つ古代ギリシャの哲学と修辞学の教師

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