presupposition

Meanings

• noun

  A presupposition is an assumption or proposition that is accepted as true for the purpose of a discourse, argument, or investigation.

  - "In order to discuss the merits of a political proposal, it is necessary to presuppose that all participants are acting in good faith."
  - "The detective presupposed that the butler was guilty and focused his investigation on that assumption."

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Synonyms

assumption , conjecture

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with presupposition
supposition , position , obposition , composition

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Variants

List of all variants of presupposition that leads to same result
presuppose , presupposed , presupposes , presupposing , presupposition , presuppositional , presuppositions

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Etymology

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The term 'presupposition' comes from the Latin 'praesuppositio', which means 'something laid beforehand' or 'something taken for granted'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'presupposition' was first used in its modern sense by the philosopher Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz in the late 17th century.

2. Presuppositions can be implicit or explicit. Implicit presuppositions are assumptions that are not stated but are inferred from the context of a discourse or investigation.

3. Presuppositions can be tested for validity by examining their implications and the evidence that supports them.

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Related Concepts

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1. assumption: An assumption is a belief or proposition that is taken for granted without evidence. While related to presuppositions, assumptions can be false or unwarranted, whereas presuppositions are accepted as true for the purpose of a discourse or investigation.

2. premise: A premise is a proposition that serves as a starting point for an argument or a logical statement. Presuppositions can be seen as underlying premises that are accepted without being explicitly stated.

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Culture

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Presuppositions have been explored in various areas of philosophy, including logic, epistemology, and linguistics. They play a crucial role in shaping the way we communicate and understand each other.

How to Memorize "presupposition"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize a presupposition, imagine a foundation or base that is accepted as true for the purpose of a discourse or investigation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'presupposition' with the idea of a starting point or a foundation for further discussion or investigation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Please Presuppose: Presuppositions are assumptions that are accepted as true for the Purpose of a discourse or investigation.' to help remember the definition of presupposition.

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