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Philosophy
The study of the truths and principles of being, knowledge, or conduct.
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perfect duty
Philosophy; General philosophy
An obligation that requires certain behavior with no room for personal choice. For example, we have a perfect duty not to kill people just because they make us angry. “Perfect ...
analytic
Philosophy; General philosophy
Analytic statements or beliefs that are true because of their meaning. (e.g. “All bachelors are unmarried.”) “Analytic” is the opposite of “synthetic.”
inductive arguments
Philosophy; General philosophy
Arguments that use inductive reasoning to come to conclusions.
prime mover
Philosophy; General philosophy
Arisotle's understanding of a “first cause” or the god that makes motion possible. It's something that can cause things to happen without being caused to do so. Many people think ...
rationality
Philosophy; General philosophy
At minimum, the ability to draw logical conclusions from valid arguments and avoid contradictory beliefs. Rationality could also refer to using effective methods to accomplish our ...
critical thinking
Philosophy; General philosophy
At the very least it refers to informal logic, but any qualities that lead to an increased understanding of rationality and an increased ability to be reasonable could be ...
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