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Philosophy

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

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empirical apperception

Philosophy; General philosophy

According to Immanuel Kant, this is the consciousness of an actual self with changing states or the “inner sense.” “Empirical apperception” can be contrasted with “transcendental ...

transcendental apperception

Philosophy; General philosophy

According to Immanuel Kant, this is what makes experience possible. It is the unity and identity of the mind—our ability to have a single point of view or field of experience. ...

veil of ignorance

Philosophy; General philosophy

According to John Rawls, the best way to know which principles of justice are the most justified would require people to be in a position with full scientific knowledge but ...

praiseworthy

Philosophy; General philosophy

Actions that are better than what reasonable expectations would predict, or that achieve more good than is morally required. “Praiseworthy” actions are often contrasted with ...

supererogatory

Philosophy; General philosophy

Actions that are good or praiseworthy, but are not morally required. They are “above the call of duty.” “Supererogatory” actions can be contrasted with “obligatory” and ...