Being
Being
Being (pronunciation: /ˈbiːɪŋ/) is a broad concept encompassing objective and subjective features of reality and existence. Anything that partakes in being is also called a "being", though often this usage is limited to entities that have subjectivity.
Etymology
The term "being" comes from the Old English beon, meaning "to be" or "to exist". It is related to the Dutch zijn and the German sein, both of which also mean "to be".
Definition
In its most general usage, the term "being" refers to the state or quality of having existence. This can be applied to physical entities, like a human or a rock, as well as to abstract concepts, like love or justice. In a more specific philosophical context, "being" can refer to the nature or essence of something, or to a state of consciousness or awareness.
Related Terms
- Existence: The state or fact of living or having objective reality.
- Consciousness: The state of being awake and aware of one's surroundings.
- Reality: The world or the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea of them.
- Subjectivity: The condition of being a subject and the associated perspective, experiences, feelings, beliefs, and desires.
- Objectivity: The state or quality of being true even outside of a subject's individual biases, interpretations, feelings, and imaginings.
See Also
- Ontology: The branch of metaphysics dealing with the nature of being.
- Metaphysics: The branch of philosophy that deals with the first principles of things, including abstract concepts such as being, knowing, identity, time, and space.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Being
- Wikipedia's article - Being
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