Jaspers
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A surname of German origin: "Jaspers" is primarily recognized as the surname of the influential German psychiatrist and philosopher Karl Jaspers.
- Reference to Karl Jaspers: The term is most commonly used to refer specifically to Karl Jaspers, a key figure in existential philosophy and psychopathology.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The works of Jaspers continue to influence modern psychiatry.
- We studied Jaspers' concept of "the Encompassing" in philosophy class.
Advanced Usage
- "Jaspersian": Pertaining to or characteristic of the ideas of Karl Jaspers.
- The therapist adopted a Jaspersian approach to understanding the patient's subjective experience.
Variants and Related Words
- Jaspers, Karl (noun): The full name of the individual most commonly associated with this surname.
- Jaspersite (noun): A type of rock; this is a geological term and is not directly related to the surname but shares a linguistic root with "jasper."
Synonyms
- Karl Jaspers: The specific individual.
- The philosopher-psychiatrist: A descriptive term referencing his dual contributions.
Notes on Meaning
- This word is almost exclusively used as a proper noun referring to a specific historical figure. It is not used as a common noun in contemporary English. When encountered in academic texts, it nearly always refers to Karl Jaspers and his body of work.
Noun
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German psychiatrist (1883-1969)
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