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Per se is a latin phrase used in english arguments. Originally it means "in, of, or by itself"[1], "in its own right"[2]. If one is talking about something per se, they are ignoring all surrounding details or possible situations; it is just in consideration of the object by itself.
This page lists direct English translations of common Latin phrases, such as veni vidi vici and et cetera. ...
An example of common usage:
"it's not that singing the 'happy birthday' is bad per se, its just you shouldn't have been singing it at the funeral."
In philosophy The phrase is sometimes used in philosophy used by to distinguish essential and accidental features of substances.[3] In other words, if Y is part of the definition of (the essence of) X, Y occurs per se if X occurs: In philosophy, essence is the attribute (or set of attributes) that make an object or substance what it fundamentally is. ...
in philosophy, Substance is that element of an object without which it would not exist. ...
- "the essence of x is what is predicated per se of x."[4]
In mathematics, a predicate is a relation. ...
In intellectual abuse Due to this complexity, in pop culture, the term has become a well-known strategy for faux-intellectuals to escape an argument when they have been cornered. This often takes form in a response like: "okay, its not [their argument] per se, but ...". [5] [6] [7] Popular culture, or pop culture, is the vernacular (peoples) culture that prevails in a modern society. ...
See also Anti-intellectualism describes a sentiment of hostility towards, or mistrust of, intellectuals and intellectual pursuits. ...
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