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Philosophy
The study of the truths and principles of being, knowledge, or conduct.
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metaphilosophy
Philosophy; General philosophy
Systematic examination and speculation concerning the nature of philosophy, and what philosophy ought to be. For example, Pierre Hadot argues that philosophy ought to refer to a ...
efficient cause
Philosophy; General philosophy
That which makes something move around or makes things change. For example, the efficient cause of a billiard ball's movement could be the event of another billiard ball that ...
qualia
Philosophy; General philosophy
The “what it's like” or qualitative description of subjective experience. For example, the taste of chocolate, feel of pain, the appearance of green, and so on.
agency
Philosophy; General philosophy
The ability of a fictional or real person to act in the world.
faculty
Philosophy; General philosophy
The ability to do something. For example, people have the faculty for rational thought.
know how
Philosophy; General philosophy
The ability to do things well, such as playing musical instruments, fighting, building ships, or healing the sick. “Know how” is often contrasted with “theoretical ...
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