philosophical necessity
[/ˌfɪləˈsɑːfɪkəl nəˈsɛsɪti/]
noun phrasefemininepl: necessidades filosóficas
necessidade filosófica
1. A condition or truth that must be the case based on logical principles, conceptual analysis, or the nature of reality itself, rather than empirical observation or contingent facts
The law of non-contradiction is a philosophical necessity in classical logic.
A lei da não-contradição é uma necessidade filosófica na lógica clássica.
2. An inevitable consequence that follows from a philosophical principle or argument, independent of empirical circumstances
If we accept the premises of determinism, it becomes a philosophical necessity that free will is an illusion.
Se aceitamos as premissas do determinismo, torna-se uma necessidade filosófica que o livre arbítrio é uma ilusão.
3. A requirement demanded by coherent reasoning or logical consistency within a philosophical system
Kant argued that the categories of understanding are philosophical necessities for any possible experience.
Kant argumentou que as categorias do entendimento são necessidades filosóficas para qualquer experiência possível.
This is a technical term primarily used in academic philosophy, metaphysics, and logic courses in both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking universities. It reflects Western philosophical tradition, particularly influenced by Kantian, Aristotelian, and analytical philosophy. The term is rarely used in casual conversation and belongs to formal intellectual discourse.
Related Idioms & Phrases
by philosophical necessity
follows as a philosophical necessity
a matter of philosophical necessity
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