Philosophy

Philosophy

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

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conceptualism

Philosophy; General philosophy

A doctrine in philosophy intermediate between nominalism and realism, that universals exist only within the mind and have no external or substantial reality.

confucianism

Philosophy; General philosophy

An East Asian ethical and philosophical system originally developed from the teachings of the early Chinese sage Confucius. It is a complex system of moral, social, political, and ...

neo-confucianism

Philosophy; General philosophy

A form of Confucianism that was primarily developed during the Song dynasty, as a response to the dominance of Taoism and Buddhism at the time. Neo-Confucians such as Zhu Xi ...

new confucianism

Philosophy; General philosophy

A new movement of Confucianism since the 20th century applying Confucianism to modern times. Not to be confused with Neo-Confucianism.

consequentialism

Philosophy; General philosophy

The belief that what ultimately matters in evaluating actions or policies of action are the consequences that result from choosing one action or policy rather than the ...

constructivism

Philosophy; General philosophy

The view that something is created through human interaction, agreement, or a common understanding. For example, the game “chess” and the presidency of the United States are ...