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Which branch of philosophy studies the fundamental nature of reality?
Which branch of philosophy studies the fundamental nature of reality?
- Logic
- Epistemology
- Metaphysics (correct)
- Ethics
What are the four main branches of philosophy?
What are the four main branches of philosophy?
- Ethics, Aesthetics, Epistemology, Logic
- Metaphysics, Epistemology, Logic, Ethics (correct)
- Logic, Metaphysics, Ethics, Epistemology
- Epistemology, Metaphysics, Aesthetics, Ethics
What does the term 'metaphysics' mean etymologically?
What does the term 'metaphysics' mean etymologically?
- Before physics
- After physics
- Beyond physics (correct)
- Within physics
What types of questions does metaphysics seek to answer?
What types of questions does metaphysics seek to answer?
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What is the nature of metaphysics?
What is the nature of metaphysics?
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Branches of Philosophy
- Metaphysics is the branch of philosophy that studies the fundamental nature of reality
- The four main branches of philosophy are:
- Metaphysics
- Epistemology
- Ethics
- Logic
Meaning of Metaphysics
- The term 'metaphysics' comes from the Greek words "meta" meaning "beyond" and "physikos" meaning "physics"
- Etymologically, metaphysics means "beyond physics"
Nature and Goals of Metaphysics
- Metaphysics seeks to answer questions about the nature of reality, including:
- What is the nature of existence?
- What is the relationship between mind and body?
- Is reality composed of matter or is it fundamentally mental?
- What is the nature of time and space?
- Metaphysics is concerned with understanding the fundamental nature of reality, including the relationship between mind and matter, substance and attribute, and potentiality and actuality
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