Alterum

/ˈæltərəm/ noun

Definition

In philosophy and psychology, the concept of 'the other' or the recognition of another person as distinct from oneself.

Etymology

From Latin 'alterum' meaning 'the other one,' from 'alter' meaning 'other,' used in philosophical discourse to discuss otherness and alterity.

Kelly Says

This Latin term is foundational to modern philosophy—thinkers from Levinas to contemporary scholars use it to explore the radical difference and mystery of encountering another consciousness, which is actually harder to truly comprehend than it sounds!

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