Meaning of the word "man is the measure of all things" in English
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man is the measure of all things
US /mæn ɪz ðə ˈmɛʒər əv ɔːl θɪŋz/
UK /mæn ɪz ðə ˈmɛʒər əv ɔːl θɪŋz/
Idiom
the philosophical principle that individual human beings, rather than objective law or divine authority, are the ultimate source of value and meaning
Example:
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Protagoras famously stated that 'man is the measure of all things,' emphasizing subjective human experience.
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In Renaissance humanism, the idea that man is the measure of all things led to a renewed focus on individual potential.