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

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teleologism

Philosophy; General philosophy

The supposition that there is design, purpose, directive principle, or finality in the works and processes of nature, and the philosophical study of that purpose. Teleology stands ...

theism

Philosophy; General philosophy

The view that there is one or more gods or goddesses. More specifically, it may also mean the belief in God, a god, or gods, who is/are actively involved in maintaining the ...

monotheism

Philosophy; General philosophy

The belief in a single, universal, all-encompassing deity. Zoroastrianism and the Abrahamic religions are considered Monotheist.

classical theism

Philosophy; General philosophy

Refers to traditional ideas of the monotheistic religions such as Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Classical theism holds that God is an absolute, eternal, all-knowing ...

monistic theism

Philosophy; General philosophy

The type of monotheism found in Hinduism. This type of theism is different from the Semitic religions as it encompasses panentheism, monism, and at the same time includes the ...

pantheism

Philosophy; General philosophy

The view that everything is of an all-encompassing immanent God; or that the universe, or nature, and God are equivalent. More detailed definitions tend to emphasize the idea that ...

panentheism

Philosophy; General philosophy

The theological position that God is immanent within the Universe, but also transcends it. It is distinguished from pantheism, which holds that God is synonymous with the material ...