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MONADE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2005-07-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Philosophy (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- monad
1, record 1, English, monad
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Literally, group of one. Either a numerical unit or an object which is essentially unitary and indivisible. For Leibniz, simple substances, which are what is ultimately real. 2, record 1, English, - monad
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Philosophie (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- monade
1, record 1, French, monade
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chez les pythagoriens, Unité parfaite qui est le principe des choses matérielles et spirituelles. Chez Leibniz, Substance simple, inétendue, indivise, active, qui constitue l'élément dernier des choses et qui est douée de désir, de volonté et de perception. 2, record 1, French, - monade
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'être humain n'est plus une monade : il est découpé et traité selon son âge, son sexe, sa condition sociale, son métier et éclaté en fonction du périmètre des droits revendiqués. 3, record 1, French, - monade
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1998-06-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- monad
1, record 2, English, monad
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- monade
1, record 2, French, monade
proposal, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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