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The study of the truths and principles of being, knowledge, or conduct.
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de jure
Philosophy; General philosophy
Latin for “concerning law.” Used to describe a situation in terms of the law or ethical considerations. For example, a dictator who attains power illegitimately would not be in ...
a fortiori
Philosophy; General philosophy
Latin for “from the stronger thing.” A conclusion is true a fortiori if a premise makes it trivially true. For example, “All men are mortal, a fortiori, Socrates is ...
deus ex machina
Philosophy; General philosophy
Latin for “god from the machine.” Refers to solving problems via miracles, or in unreasonable and simplistic ways.
non sequitur
Philosophy; General philosophy
Latin for “it does not follow.” (1) A statement that is made that's not related to the preceding conversation. (2) A logically invalid argument. i.e. The conclusion doesn't follow ...
lex talionis
Philosophy; General philosophy
Latin for “law of retaliation.” It's often used to refer to the view that a punishment fits the crime if it causes the same injury as the crime, but it can also be used to refer ...
amor fati
Philosophy; General philosophy
Latin for “love of fate.” To value everything that happens and see it as good. Suffering and death could seen as being for a greater good, or at least a positive attitude might ...
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