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Which branch of philosophy studies the fundamental nature of reality?
What are the four main branches of philosophy?
What does the term 'metaphysics' mean etymologically?
What types of questions does metaphysics seek to answer?
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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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Test your knowledge of metaphysics with this quiz! Explore the fundamental nature of reality, including topics like existence, identity, change, space and time, cause and effect, and more. Challenge yourself with questions about the nature of consciousness and delve into one of the four main branches of philosophy.
