Philosophy

Philosophy

The study of the truths and principles of being, knowledge, or conduct.

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cognitive science

Philosophy; General philosophy

Cognitive science is the interdisciplinary study which attempts to further our understanding of the nature of thought.

cold war

Philosophy; General philosophy

The 'Cold War' was the war waged by the U.S. against the Soviet Union and its allies and the workers' movement, by means of economic pressure, selective aid, diplomatic manoeuvre, ...

collaboration

Philosophy; General philosophy

The word "collaboration" dates from the 1860s, though cooperation is as old as the English language. The distinction usually made between collaboration and cooperation is that in ...

abracadabra

Philosophy; General philosophy

Abracadabra is a mystical word used to magically invoke benevolent spirits for protection against disease. The expression is also used by modem magicians as they pretend to invoke ...

absolute and relative

Philosophy; General philosophy

Terms concerning the mutual interdependence of things, processes and knowledge. Absolute means independent, permanent and not subject to qualification. Relative means partial or ...

absolute and relative surplus value

Philosophy; General philosophy

Absolute surplus value is the surplus value generated by increasing the length of the working day, thus increasing the surplus labor time. Relative surplus value is the surplus ...