Philosophy

Philosophy

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

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explanandum

Philosophy; General philosophy

A phenomenon that's explained by a statement or series of statements. For example, John ate two slices of pizza is an explanandum, and we can explain that phenomenon by the fact ...

entity

Philosophy; General philosophy

A phenomenon, being, part of reality, or thing that exists.

continental philosophy

Philosophy; General philosophy

A philosophical domain that often requires less precision and clarity in order to allow for a discussion of major issues. Continental philosophy is often a continuation of ancient ...

moral sentimentalism

Philosophy; General philosophy

A philosophical position that takes reasoning to be less important to moral judgment than our emotions, empathy, sympathy, or care. Moral sentimentalists tend to take a ...

Münchhausen Trilemma

Philosophy; General philosophy

A philosophical problem that presents three possible ways we could justify beliefs that constitute knowledge: (a) circular reasoning (beliefs must justify one another), (b) ...