Philosophy

Philosophy

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

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physical possibility

Philosophy; General philosophy

The status of propositions that describe physical situations or entities given the laws of nature—physically contingent (non-impossible) statements are true if they are compatible ...

ontology

Philosophy; General philosophy

The study of “being” as such—what is the case or the ultimate part of reality. It's sometimes used to be a synonym for “metaphysics.”

material cause

Philosophy; General philosophy

The stuff a thing is made out of. For example, the material cause of a stone statue is the stone it is made out of.

ostensible meaning

Philosophy; General philosophy

The surface meaning of a speech act without any involvement of “mind reading” or psychological understanding. For example, someone might say, “I love chocolate” in a sarcastic ...

revealed theology

Philosophy; General philosophy

The systematic study of gods using information attained by revelation—direct communication with one or more gods or supernatural beings. “Revealed theology” is often contrasted ...

natural theology

Philosophy; General philosophy

The systematic study of gods using secular philosophical argumentation. For example, the argument for God's existence that states that the universe must have a first cause is part ...