Alterity: meaning, definitions and examples

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alterity

 

[ ษ”หlหˆtษ›rษชti ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

philosophy, identity

Alterity refers to the state of being other or different; it emphasizes the idea of 'otherness' or alterity in relation to selfhood and identity. In philosophical contexts, it often explores the relationship between the self and the external world or other individuals, highlighting the significance of recognizing and respecting differences.

Synonyms

difference, diversity, otherness

Examples of usage

  • The study of alterity is crucial in understanding diverse cultures.
  • In philosophy, alterity challenges the concept of a singular identity.
  • To appreciate alterity is to embrace the richness of human experience.

Translations

Translations of the word "alterity" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น alteridade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคฒเฅเคŸเคฐเคฟเคŸเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Alteritรคt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ alteritas

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะปัŒั‚ะตั€ะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ alterytet

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไป–่€…ๆ€ง

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท altรฉritรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ alteridad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท รถteki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒ€์ž์„ฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุบูŠุฑูŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ alterita

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ alterita

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไป–ๆ€ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ alteriteta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รถรฐruvรญsi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะปัŒั‚ะตั€ะธั‚ะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒšแƒขแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒขแƒ”แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ alteritet

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ alteridad

Word origin

The term 'alterity' comes from the Latin word 'alter', meaning 'other'. It has been used in various academic disciplines, particularly in philosophy, anthropology, and cultural studies, to discuss the concept of the 'other'. The philosophical use of alterity gained prominence in the 20th century, especially in the works of thinkers like Emmanuel Levinas, who emphasized the ethical implications of recognizing the other in relation to the self. Alterity challenges the notion of universality, urging us to consider how differences in identity, culture, and experience shape our understanding of the world. As such, it encourages a more inclusive and compassionate interaction with diverse perspectives, acknowledging that our interpretations are often limited by our own experiences and biases.