Definition of idealism

idealismnoun

chủ nghĩa duy tâm

/aɪˈdiːəlɪzəm//aɪˈdiːəlɪzəm/

The word "idealism" originated in the 17th century from the Greek words "idea" (ἰδέα), meaning "form" or "pattern," and "-ism," indicating a philosophical or methodical approach. Initially, idealism referred to the philosophical ideal of a perfect or ideal form, which was used to describe the concept of an idealized or perfected version of something. In the 18th century, German philosopher Immanuel Kant popularized the term "Idealismus" (idealism) to describe his philosophical theory that the human mind organizes and interprets sensory data according to innate mental structures or "ideal" forms. This concept emphasized the active role of the mind in shaping our understanding of the world. Since then, the term "idealism" has evolved to encompass a broader range of philosophical and interpretive approaches, encompassing topics such as ethics, aesthetics, and social justice.

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the belief that a perfect life, situation, etc. can be achieved, even when this is not very likely

niềm tin rằng một cuộc sống, hoàn cảnh, v.v. hoàn hảo có thể đạt được, ngay cả khi điều này không có khả năng xảy ra

Example:
  • He was full of youthful idealism.

    Anh ấy tràn đầy lý tưởng của tuổi trẻ.

  • Idealism has no place in modern politics.

    Chủ nghĩa duy tâm không có chỗ đứng trong chính trị hiện đại.

the belief that our ideas are the only things that are real and that we can know about

niềm tin rằng ý tưởng của chúng ta là điều duy nhất có thật và chúng ta có thể biết về

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