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Philosophy
The study of the truths and principles of being, knowledge, or conduct.
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nativism
Philosophy; General philosophy
An opposition to immigration that originated in United States politics, that distinguishes between Americans who were born in the United States, and "first-generation" immigrants. ...
humanistic naturalism
Philosophy; General philosophy
The belief that human beings, as well as plants and animals, are divine and intricate extensions of nature. Followers share a mutual respect for things created directly by nature, ...
metaphysical naturalism
Philosophy; General philosophy
The belief that nature is in fact all that exists. The term applies to any worldview in which nature is all there is and all things supernatural do not exist (including spirits ...
methodological naturalism
Philosophy; General philosophy
Trying everything possible before saying that a supernatural being/God did it.
necessitarianism
Philosophy; General philosophy
A metaphysical principle that denies that any facts or events are contingent or indeterminate, from human actions to the laws of physics themselves.
nihilism
Philosophy; General philosophy
Philosophical view that the world, and especially human existence, is without meaning, purpose, comprehensible truth, or essential value. It is more often a charge leveled against ...
nominalism
Philosophy; General philosophy
The belief that universals or mental concepts have no objective reaity but exist only as words or "names" (Latin nomina).
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