Philosophy Concepts

noun the entire range of musical notes; the compass or range of a voice or instrument

• The orchestra conductor used the diapason to ensure all the instruments were in tune.
• I found a vintage diapason at the flea market for a great price.
• Let's crank up the diapason and get this party started!
• The CEO's speech struck a diapason with the employees, inspiring them to work harder.

noun the quality of having unlimited power or authority

adjective describing something as having unlimited power or authority

• The concept of omnipotence is often discussed in philosophical debates about the nature of God.
• Some people believe in the idea of omnipotence, which means having unlimited power.
• Dude, it's like having superpowers on steroids, total omnipotence!
• Her control over the situation was so complete, it was like she wielded the power of omnipotence.

noun a city-state in ancient Greece, especially as considered in its ideal form for philosophical purposes

• The polis was the central political and administrative unit in ancient Greece.
• The polis was like a city-state in ancient Greece.
• The polis was where all the action went down back in the day.
• In modern times, the concept of a polis can be seen in tightly-knit communities.

noun a rational being or entity

adjective based on or in accordance with reason or logic

• It is important to make rational decisions based on logical reasoning.
• I always try to be rational when it comes to making important choices.
• Dude, you gotta be rational about this and not just go with your gut feeling.
• In the heat of the moment, it can be hard to stay rational and think clearly.

noun a form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed propositions (premises); a syllogism

adjective relating to or based on syllogism; characterized by or involving deductive reasoning

• The philosopher presented a syllogistic argument to support his theory.
• I'm not sure I follow the syllogistic reasoning behind that decision.
• I don't buy into that whole syllogistic mumbo jumbo.
• She constructed a syllogistic web of lies to cover up her actions.