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Philosophy

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

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circular argument

Philosophy; General philosophy

An argument with a premise that's identical to the conclusion. For example, “All dogs are animals because all dogs are animals.” The logical form of a circular argument is “a; ...

thesis

Philosophy; General philosophy

An argumentative essay.

argument to the best explanation

Philosophy; General philosophy

An attempt to know what theory, hypothesis, or explanatory belief we should have by comparing it to the alternatives. The best explanation should be the most consistent with our ...

fast track quasi-realism

Philosophy; General philosophy

An attempt to make sense out of moral language (such language involving moral facts, mind-independence, and moral truth) without endorsing moral realism by explaining how all such ...

slow track quasi-realism

Philosophy; General philosophy

An attempt to make sense out of moral language (such language involving moral facts, moral arguments, and moral truth) without endorsing moral realism by explaining how various ...