Condillac (en. Condillac)

/kɒn.dɪ.læk/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A philosopher who proposed ideas about empiricism and the representation of knowledge.

Condillac argued that knowledge is derived from sensations.

Condillac argumentaba que el conocimiento se deriva de las sensaciones.

A language theorist who believed that language is an extension of sensory capacities.

Condillac's theories on language influenced modern philosophy.

Las teorías de Condillac sobre el lenguaje influyeron en la filosofía moderna.

Proper name of the philosopher Étienne Bonnot de Condillac.

the history of Condillac

Reference to Condillac's ideas about knowledge and perception.

la historia de Condillac

think like Condillac

Adopt an empiricist perspective on the acquisition of knowledge.

pensar como Condillac

empiricism

Philosophical current that holds that knowledge is primarily obtained through sensory experience.

empirismo

epistemology

Study of knowledge, its nature, and its limits.

epistemología

Referring to someone as a 'Condillac' implies that they are a deep thinker.

That guy is a true Condillac, always questioning and analyzing everything.

Ese tipo es un verdadero Condillac, siempre cuestionando y analizando todo.