Branches of Philosophy Overview

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What are the four branches of philosophy?

Logic, Metaphysics, Epistemology, Axiology

Which of the following is a branch of Axiology?

Ontology
Ethics (correct)
Logic
Cosmology

What does Ontology study?

Justice and fairness
Love for knowledge
Studies the universe
Nature of a thing (correct)

Axiology includes the study of Ethics and Esthetics.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is Epistemology the love for?

Knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What are the two branches of Metaphysics?

Ontology and Cosmology (D) Signup and view all the answers

Match the branches of philosophy with their focus:

Logic = Tool for reasoning Metaphysics = Nature of reality Epistemology = Study of knowledge Axiology = Study of values Signup and view all the answers

Which problems are considered under Epistemology?

Both A and B (C) Signup and view all the answers

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Branches of Philosophy

Philosophy has four main branches: logic, metaphysics, epistemology, and axiology.
Logic is considered a tool used in philosophy, derived from the Greek word "logos."
Metaphysics is derived from the Greek words "meta" and "physica."
Metaphysics has two main branches: ontology and cosmology.
Ontology explores the nature of things, while cosmology studies the universe.
Epistemology, derived from the Greek word "episteme" (love for knowledge), examines the nature of knowledge and its limitations.
Epistemology focuses on problems of appearance and the relationship between cause and effect.
Axiology, the branch of philosophy dealing with values, has two main branches: ethics and esthetics.
Ethics explores concepts of justice, fairness, and morality.
Esthetics examines the nature of beauty and the appreciation of art and aesthetics.