| 词汇 | golden-mean |
| 释义 | golden mean noun[ S or C ] uk /ˌɡəʊl.dən ˈmiːn/ us /ˌɡoʊl.dən ˈmiːn/ social science specialized the idea, often connected with the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle, that the best moral position is in the middle between one extreme(= a situation, feeling, etc. that is the opposite or very different from another one) and another: the golden meanWe can think of the golden mean as avoiding bad extremes. According to the doctine of the golden mean, cultivating a reasonable and measured way of life is the way to pursue excellence. Happiness results from acting in accordance with rational principles such as golden means. someone or something that is in between two extremes: He sees Greece as the golden mean between northern introversion and southern passion. It remains to be seen whether there will be a golden mean achieved between the two different agendas. a mathematical ratio (= a relationship between numbers) of approximately 1 to 1.6, which is often found in the sizes of things in nature and in art and architecture: the golden meanCement columns support reinforced concrete beams, gently replicating the proportions of the golden mean. Synonym golden ratio Philosophy aesthete aesthetic aesthetically anthropocentric anthropocentrism epistemologically epistemology essentialism existential existentialism non-deterministic non-philosophical notional ontological ontologically spatiotemporally superorganic supersensible syllogism syllogistic You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Self-control and moderation Numerical relationships Architecture The visual arts in general |
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