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Which branch of philosophy studies the fundamental nature of reality?

  • Logic
  • Epistemology
  • Metaphysics (correct)
  • Ethics

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?

  • Before physics
  • After physics
  • Beyond physics (correct)
  • Within physics

What types of questions does metaphysics seek to answer?

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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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