Philosophy

Philosophy

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

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emergence

Philosophy; General philosophy

Epistemic emergence refers to our inability to know how to reduce one phenomenon into another. For example, chemistry is epistemically emergent insofar as we don't know how to ...

virtue epistemology

Philosophy; General philosophy

Epistemic theories that (a) focus on normative considerations, such as values, 77 norms, and/or virtues (i.e. positive characteristics) that are appropriately associated with ...

ought

Philosophy; General philosophy

Equivalent with “should.” What ought to exist is what should exist, what ought to be done is what should be done. It's better to do what ought to be done. Many philosophers argue ...

virtue ethics

Philosophy; General philosophy

Ethical theories that primarily focus on virtues, vices, and the type of person we are rather than “right and wrong.” Courage, moderation, and wisdom are common virtues that many ...

bioethics

Philosophy; General philosophy

Ethics related to biology. Bioethics is often related to scientific research and technology that has an effect on biological organisms. For example, whether or not cloning human ...