jbgyfiurwhjkbdsc's definitions

Phronesis

- Practical wisdom or prudence.
- It is a knowledge or particular facts and is the “object of perception rather than science.”

- “My dad is stronger than yours.”
- “Well, mine has way more phronesis than yours.”

by jbgyfiurwhjkbdsc May 2, 2023

Aer

- Air or vapor
- Anaximenes defined it as the basic substance out of which all other things arise.

- “EW! who farted in the car!!?”
- “It smells so bad! Open the windows we need aer in here!!”

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

Polis

Originally meant fort or citadel. Later, it was used to refer to the Greek city states.

- “Athens was the most famous polis in Greece!”

by jbgyfiurwhjkbdsc May 2, 2023

Anamnesis

- The ability to recall past occurrences.
- Greek word used to indicate Plato’s theory of recollection.

- “Do you remember when we saw Brad Pitt?”
- “No, I am having trouble with my anamnesis.”

by jbgyfiurwhjkbdsc May 2, 2023

Eros

- It means physical love or sexual desire.
- The love felt in between lovers.

- “Oh Romeo, why are you, Romeo?”
- “Oh Juliet, I feel eros for you!”

by jbgyfiurwhjkbdsc May 2, 2023

Areté

- Excellence or Virtue.
- A quality necessary for success.

- “We got our test grades back!!”
- “Yea, I got 100%, that is areté.”

by jbgyfiurwhjkbdsc May 2, 2023