Lexical entry

アナムネーシス

anamuneeshisu

The Platonic concept of remembering innate knowledge from before birth.

Qualities & ConceptsPure GairaigoSource: Greek

Meaning

In philosophy, the idea that humans possess innate knowledge and that learning is a process of rediscovering it.

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イデア

A Platonic idea or ideal form.

エイドス

The essence or 'form' of something in Greek philosophy.

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