Metaphysics: Philosophy of Reality Quiz

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What is the main focus of metaphysics?

  • Studying the principles of ethics
  • Studying the fundamental nature of reality (correct)
  • Studying the laws of logic
  • Studying the nature of consciousness

Which of the following is NOT one of the four main branches of philosophy?

  • Logic
  • Metaphysics
  • Epistemology
  • Aesthetics (correct)

From which Greek words does the term 'metaphysics' derive?

  • μετά (metá, 'meta') and φυσικά (physiká, 'physical')
  • μετά (metá, 'beyond') and φυσικά (physiká, 'physics')
  • μετὰ (metà, 'after') and φυσικά (physiká, 'physics') (correct)
  • μετὰ (metà, 'meta') and φυσικά (physiká, 'physical')

Which branch of philosophy studies the principles of right and wrong?

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What does the prefix 'meta-' in 'metaphysics' indicate?

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