jbgyfiurwhjkbdsc's definitions

Empeiria

- Empiric or Experience.
- In Greek terms, it means knowledge and skills acquired through experience, rather than formal study.

- “As you can see in my resume, I have studied a lot, I have 5 Masters degrees…”
- “That’s very impressive, but you do not have any working empeiria….”

by jbgyfiurwhjkbdsc May 2, 2023

Logos

- Logic
- In ancient Greek thought, logos represents rational philosophy and logic.

- “I don’t understand this math problem.”
- “Use your logos, Timothy; 2+2=4”

by jbgyfiurwhjkbdsc May 2, 2023

Thymus

In Ancient Greece, it refered to “soul”.

- “Stop laughing in class.”
- “Laughing is good for the thymus.”

by jbgyfiurwhjkbdsc May 2, 2023

Philosophia

- “Philo” means love.
- “Sophia” means wisdom.
- The ancient Greek word Philosophia literally means love of wisdom.

- “I am in love with Sophia.”
- “I am glad that you like your class of philosophia.”

by jbgyfiurwhjkbdsc May 2, 2023

Aponia

Used to describe the absence of physical pain.

- “OMG, I saw you trip! Are you okay?”
- “Don’t you worry, I feel aponia.”

by jbgyfiurwhjkbdsc May 2, 2023

Skeptomai

- Skepticism.
- It refers to a doubtful attitude toward knowledge claims.

- Scientists: “There is data that prove that our pollution causes global warming!!”
- 10% of Americans: “Mhm, I don’t know I am still skeptomai…”

by jbgyfiurwhjkbdsc May 2, 2023

Echthros

- The enemy.
- Hateful, an adversary; Satan.

- “I became friends with Rayan.”
- “You befriended my echthros?!!”

by jbgyfiurwhjkbdsc May 2, 2023