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The study of the truths and principles of being, knowledge, or conduct.
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objectivity
Philosophy; General philosophy
Ontological objectivity (i.e. metaphysical objectivity) refers to non-mental existence (and minds), but not what exists as part of the mind (e.g. thoughts and feelings). In this ...
subjectivity
Philosophy; General philosophy
Ontological subjectivity (i.e. metaphysical objectivity) refers to mental existence— anything that exists as part of our mind, such as thoughts and feelings.
categorical
Philosophy; General philosophy
Overriding, without exceptions, and absolute. For example, categorical imperatives.
character
Philosophy; General philosophy
Persisting traits that are resistant to change and influence a person's decision-making. A person's character can exhibit various character traits, such as virtues (such as ...
rational persuasion
Philosophy; General philosophy
Persuasion through well-supported valid argumentation.
metaethics
Philosophy; General philosophy
Philosophical inquiry involving ethical concepts, the potential moral reality behind ethical concepts, how we can know anything about ethics (i.e. moral epistemology), and moral ...
intellectual virtues
Philosophy; General philosophy
Positive characteristics that help us reason well, such as open-mindedness, skepticism, perception, and intuition. “Virtue epistemology” is concerned with our intellectual ...
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