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Vocabulário Avançado para o TOEFL - Penso, logo existo!

Aqui você aprenderá algumas palavras em inglês sobre pensamento, como “ética”, “niilismo”, “ser”, etc., que são necessárias para o exame TOEFL.

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ethics
[substantivo]

the branch of philosophy that studies moral values and principles

ética, moral

ética, moral

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epistemology
[substantivo]

the branch of philosophy in which knowledge is studied

epistemologia, teoria do conhecimento

epistemologia, teoria do conhecimento

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humanism
[substantivo]

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

humanismo, antropocentrismo

humanismo, antropocentrismo

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metaphysics
[substantivo]

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

metafísica, metafísica filosófica

metafísica, metafísica filosófica

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ontology
[substantivo]

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

ontologia, ontologia filosófica

ontologia, ontologia filosófica

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determinism
[substantivo]

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, determinação

determinismo, determinação

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hedonism
[substantivo]

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

hedonismo, hedonísta

hedonismo, hedonísta

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idealism
[substantivo]

(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 filosófico

idealismo, idealismo filosófico

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empiricism
[substantivo]

a theory stating that all knowledge is derived from experience

empirismo, empiricismo

empirismo, empiricismo

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existentialism
[substantivo]

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

existencialismo, existencialidade

existencialismo, existencialidade

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materialism
[substantivo]

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

materialismo, físicalismo

materialismo, físicalismo

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nihilism
[substantivo]

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

nihilismo, níhilismo

nihilismo, níhilismo

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positivism
[substantivo]

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

positivismo, positividade

positivismo, positividade

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pragmatism
[substantivo]

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 filosófico

pragmatismo, pragmatismo filosófico

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rationalism
[substantivo]

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

racionalismo, racionalidade

racionalismo, racionalidade

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scholasticism
[substantivo]

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

escolástica, escola escolástica

escolástica, escola escolástica

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skepticism
[substantivo]

the philosophical theory that certain knowledge is unattainable

escepticismo, ceticismo

escepticismo, ceticismo

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stoicism
[substantivo]

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

estoicismo, filosofia estoica

estoicismo, filosofia estoica

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subjectivism
[substantivo]

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

subjetivismo, subjetividade

subjetivismo, subjetividade

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utilitarianism
[substantivo]

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

utilitarismo, utilitarista

utilitarismo, utilitarista

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phenomenology
[substantivo]

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

fenomenologia, fenomenologia filosófica

fenomenologia, fenomenologia filosófica

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alienation
[substantivo]

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

alienação, estranhamento

alienação, estranhamento

Ex: As new policies were introduced , employees felt alienation from management .
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a priori
[adjetivo]

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

a priori, prévio

a priori, prévio

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a posteriori
[adjetivo]

using observation or experience to determine the probable cause of something

a posteriori, posterior a

a posteriori, posterior a

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being
[substantivo]

the state of existing

ser,  existência

ser, existência

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nothingness
[substantivo]

non-existence; a state in which nothing exists

não-existência, vazio

não-existência, vazio

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consciousness
[substantivo]

the state of being sensible and aware

consciência, consciência

consciência, consciência

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dogma
[substantivo]

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

dogma, doutrina

dogma, doutrina

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logic
[substantivo]

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

lógica, raciocínio

lógica, raciocínio

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virtue
[substantivo]

a positive moral quality or admirable trait in a person

Ex: Many cultures teach that humility is a virtue.
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aesthetics
[substantivo]

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

estética, estéticas

estética, estéticas

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wisdom
[substantivo]

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

sabedoria, inteligência

sabedoria, inteligência

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sophist
[substantivo]

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

sofista, filósofo cínico

sofista, filósofo cínico

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