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metaphysics::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | philosophy |
| Has types | cosmology, ontology |
| Derivation | metaphysical |
Examples of metaphysics
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It was not mainly about any particular account of the metaphysics of the island.
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Wallace himself, with mystery and metaphysics galore, did no less for the essay.
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Intuition is no guide, so personally I can't at least rule out the metaphysics.
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Metaphysics is far more notable than metaphilosophy and that is relevant to us.
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Absence is the key image for her metaphysics, cosmology, cosmogeny, and theodicy.
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Major views on the afterlife derive from religion, esotericism and metaphysics.
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Albert of Saxony's teachings on logic and metaphysics were extremely influential.
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He outlines what might be called a dualist ethical metaphysics and a cosmology.
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He specialized in metaphysics, which examines the character of reality itself.
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- The philosophical study of being and knowing
- (metaphysical) pertaining to or of the nature of metaphysics; "metaphysical philosophy"
- Metaphysics is a branch of philosophy concerned with explaining the fundamental nature of being and the worldGeisler, Norman L. "Baker Encyclopedia of Christian Apologetics" page 446. Baker Books, 1999 although it is not easily defined. . ...
- Metaphysics is the second album by Duncan Avoid.
- The branch of philosophy which studies fundamental principles intended to describe or explain all that is, and which are not themselves explained by anything more fundamental; the study of first principles; the study of being insofar as it is being (ens in quantum ens); The view or theory of a ...
- (METAPHYSICAL) Of or relating to a group of 17th century poets whose verse was distinguished by an intellectual and philosophical style, with extended metaphors or conceits comparing very dissimilar things. ...
- (METAPHYSICAL) Pertaining to realities which are outside those of science, such as cosmology and ontology.
- (Metaphysical) Describes a poem or poet that utilizes strong conceit or metaphor to elaborate upon a central emotion or non-physical idea. John Donne is a prime example of this style.
- (metaphysical) Rooted in philosophy rather than in objective observation.
