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The study of the truths and principles of being, knowledge, or conduct.
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ideal observer theory
Philosophy; General philosophy
A form of meta-ethical constructivism that states that moral statements are true if an ideal observer would agree with them and false when an ideal observer wouldn't agree. For ...
abduction
Philosophy; General philosophy
A form of reasoning that consists of trying to know what is likely true by examining the possible explanations for various phenomena. The “argument to the best explanation” is an ...
alethic logic
Philosophy; General philosophy
A formal logical system with modal operators for “possible” and “necessary.”
doxastic logic
Philosophy; General philosophy
A formal logical system with modal operators for having various beliefs.
deontic logic
Philosophy; General philosophy
A formalized logical system that uses “deontic quantifiers.”
ideal observer
Philosophy; General philosophy
A fully-informed and perfectly rational agent that deliberates about the relevant issue in the appropriate way. For example, an ideal observer would have a superior perspective ...
theocracy
Philosophy; General philosophy
A government dominated or ruled by a theistic religious group. The rulers of theocracies claim to know the mind and will of one or more god to legitimize their power.
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