Lexical entry
アルケー
arukee
The beginning or first principle of all things in Ancient Greek philosophy.
Qualities & ConceptsPure GairaigoSource: Greek
Meaning
A term used in philosophy to describe the ultimate source, origin, or beginning of the universe and its phenomena.
- philosophical first principle
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