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The philosophical study of being and existence, exploring questions about what exists, what it means to exist, and how things exist.
Different areas of focus within ontology, including metaphysics, epistemology, axiology, ethics, logic, and language.
Inquiries about the nature of reality, existence, identity, essence, causality, possibility, necessity, change, time, space, and more.
Logical reasoning and philosophical arguments concerning the existence of God, the nature of reality, and the foundations of knowledge.
The belief that there is an objective reality that exists independently of human perception and understanding.
The belief that reality is fundamentally mental or immaterial, and that it is dependent on consciousness for its existence.
The view that reality consists of two distinct substances or entities, typically mind and matter, which exist separately.
The belief that there is only one fundamental substance or entity that constitutes reality, whether it be material or immaterial.
The philosophical position that denies the existence of anything, asserting that reality is ultimately empty or devoid of meaning.
The belief that reality is composed of multiple fundamental substances or entities, each with its own unique properties and characteristics.
The approach of explaining complex phenomena or systems in terms of simpler or more fundamental components or principles.
The perspective that reality is best understood as a whole, where the properties and characteristics of parts can only be understood in relation to the whole.
The belief that objects or entities have inherent and unchanging essences that define their true nature or identity.
The philosophical viewpoint that emphasizes individual existence, freedom, and personal responsibility in creating meaning and purpose in life.
The belief that reality, truth, and knowledge are not absolute or universal, but are dependent on individual or cultural perspectives.
Abstract entities or concepts that are common or shared by multiple particular objects or entities, such as qualities or properties.
Individual objects or entities that exist in the world, possessing specific qualities, properties, or characteristics.
The underlying essence or reality that supports or constitutes the existence of objects or entities, often associated with material or immaterial substances.
The qualities, properties, or characteristics that are ascribed to objects or entities, defining their nature or identity.
The connections, associations, or interactions between objects or entities, influencing their existence, properties, or behavior.
The classification or grouping of objects or entities based on shared characteristics or properties, allowing for systematic understanding and analysis.
The process or phenomenon of transformation or alteration in the properties, characteristics, or state of objects or entities over time.
The concept or dimension that allows for the ordering and sequencing of events, providing a framework for understanding the passage of time.
The three-dimensional extent or region in which objects or entities exist and interact, providing a framework for spatial relationships.
The relationship between cause and effect, exploring the factors or conditions that bring about changes or events in the world.
The state or condition of being possible or capable of existing, considering what could potentially exist or occur in reality.
The state or condition of being necessary or logically required, considering what must exist or occur in all possible worlds.
The state or condition of being contingent or dependent on specific factors or conditions, considering what could have been otherwise.
The sameness or uniqueness of an object or entity, exploring what makes something the same or different over time or in different contexts.
The fundamental nature or defining characteristics that make an object or entity what it is, distinguishing it from other things.
The state or condition of being, referring to the fact or reality of an object or entity's presence or being in the world.
The state or condition of being real or existing, exploring the nature and extent of what is considered to be objectively true or factual.
The state or condition of existing or having existence, encompassing all that exists or is considered to exist in reality.
The state or condition of not existing or lacking existence, exploring the concept of nothingness or absence in relation to being.
The study or investigation of the nature of being and existence itself, reflecting on the fundamental questions and principles of ontology.
The branch of philosophy that explores the nature, sources, and limits of knowledge, investigating how we can know and understand reality.
The branch of philosophy that examines the fundamental nature of reality, exploring questions about existence, identity, causality, and more.
The branch of philosophy that deals with the nature, value, and evaluation of things, exploring questions about ethics, aesthetics, and more.
The branch of philosophy that investigates moral principles and values, exploring questions about right and wrong, good and evil, and ethical behavior.
The branch of philosophy that studies reasoning and inference, exploring the principles and methods of valid and sound argumentation.
The study of how language represents and relates to reality, exploring the nature of meaning, reference, and communication.
The philosophical inquiry into the nature of the mind, consciousness, perception, cognition, and the relationship between mind and body.
The philosophical examination of the nature of the physical body, exploring questions about embodiment, identity, and the mind-body problem.
The study of subjective awareness and experience, investigating the nature and properties of consciousness and its relation to reality.
The philosophical analysis of sensory perception, exploring questions about the nature of perception, the senses, and the external world.
The study of knowledge and its foundations, investigating questions about the nature, sources, and limits of human knowledge and understanding.
The philosophical exploration of truth and its correspondence to reality, examining questions about the nature and criteria of truth.