Philosophy

Philosophy

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

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socialism

Philosophy; General philosophy

Ideology with the core belief that a society should exist in which popular collectives control the means of power, and therefore the means of production. Though the de facto ...

sophism

Philosophy; General philosophy

In Ancient Greece, the teaching of rhetoric and persuasion; in modern times, a deceptive argument not based on logic.

speciesism

Philosophy; General philosophy

Belief that rights, and moral standing and/or moral personhood ought to be assigned on the basis of species membership. Usually involves the belief that humans have greater value ...

spiritualism

Philosophy; General philosophy

A religious movement, prominent from the 1840s to the 1920s, found primarily in English-speaking countries. The movement's distinguishing feature is the belief that the spirits of ...

statism

Philosophy; General philosophy

The belief that the state or government should do everything.

stoicism

Philosophy; General philosophy

A Hellenistic school with the principle that self-control, both emotional and physical, leads to an inner strength and character that enables one to harmoniously interact with the ...