Philosophy

Philosophy

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

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ethics

Philosophy; General philosophy

The philosophical study of morality.

process theology

Philosophy; General philosophy

The philosophical systematic attempt to understand or speculate about “process theism.”

default position

Philosophy; General philosophy

The position that lacks the burden of proof before debate begins (perhaps because it is rationally preferable). For example, the default position of a debate tends to be against ...

theoretical virtues

Philosophy; General philosophy

The positive characteristics that help justify hypotheses or theories, such as simplicity and comprehensiveness. Theories that have greater theoretical virtues than alternatives ...

positive liberty

Philosophy; General philosophy

The power and resources necessary to have the freedom to do certain things. For example, we are have the positive liberty to live if we have the necessary food and medical care. ...