Metaphysics
Ethical Theory
Personhood
The state or condition of being a human individual accorded moral and/or legal rights. Criteria to be used to determine this status are subject to debate, and range from the requirement of simply being a human organism to such requirements as that the individual be self-aware and capable of rational thought and moral agency.
Life
The state that distinguishes organisms from inorganic matter, manifested by growth, metabolism, reproduction, and adaptation. It includes the course of existence, the sum of experiences, the mode of existing, or the fact of being. Over the centuries inquiries into the nature of life have crossed the boundaries from philosophy to biology, forensic medicine, anthropology, etc., in creative as well as scientific literature. (Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed; Dr. James H. Cassedy, NLM History of Medicine Division)
A metaphysics of living systems: the Yoga-Vasistha view. (1/19)
The Yoga-Vasistha is a rich and complex philosophical 'poem' (kavya) of epic length, written in classical Sanskrit by an unknown author some time between the 6th and 13th centuries CE, probably around the 7th century. It is notable for its eloquent praise of self-effort and enquiry or analysis, and for its severe disparagement of the notion of fate. It views consciousness as (a) characterizing all living forms (including plant and insect life), (b) being atomic, and (c) analogous to the emergence of waves and whirlpools in water; it therefore grapples with what today would be called the problems of reductionism and emergentism. Notions of the survival of the fittest, and of a dynamic process of creation and loss, are expressed with characteristic force. The paper presents a selection of verses (in an English translation) setting forth these views, and a brief analysis of their implications. (+info)Let's keep metaphysics out of medical ethics: a critique of Poplawski and Gillett. (2/19)
I argue that the concept of 'longitudinal form', which Poplawski and Gillett have introduced into ethical discussions about embryos and gametes, involves too many metaphysical subtleties to be a useful aid to making moral decisions. I conclude by suggesting a criterion for relevance in medical ethics. (+info)Current epistemological problems in evidence based medicine. (3/19)
Evidence based medicine has been a topic of considerable controversy in medical and health care circles over its short lifetime, because of the claims made by its exponents about the criteria used to assess the evidence for or against the effectiveness of medical interventions. The central epistemological debates underpinning the debates about evidence based medicine are reviewed by this paper, and some areas are suggested where further work remains to be done. In particular, further work is needed on the theory of evidence and inference; causation and correlation; clinical judgment and collective knowledge; the structure of medical theory; and the nature of clinical effectiveness. (+info)Audism: exploring the metaphysics of oppression. (4/19)
This article traces the development of the concept of "audism" from its inception in the mid-1970s by exploring three distinct dimensions of oppression: individual, institutional, and metaphysical. Although the first two aspects of audism have been identified, there is a deeply rooted belief system regarding language and human identity that is yet to be explored within the context of audism. This article attempts to expose how our particular historical and philosophical constructions of language and being have created what French philosopher Jacques Derrida calls phonocentrism. Although Derrida does not discuss audism, his deconstruction of the Western notion of language provides a lens through which we can better see the orientation that has provided fertile ground out of which individual and institutional audism has flourished. (+info)Bioinformatics and biological reality. (5/19)
Many bioinformaticians seem to shy away from believing that we can have knowledge about a mind-independent biological reality. This paper attempts to show that this tendency is neither well-founded nor harmless. Even though most bioinformaticians work only with terms and concepts, they cannot altogether disregard the question whether these terms and concepts have any real referents. The paper consists of three parts. Part I clarifies three different positions in the philosophy of science with which it would be good for the philosophical outlook of bioinformaticians to become familiar, and it defends one of them, Karl Popper's epistemological realism. Part II discusses a distinction which is necessary for epistemological realism and is of practical importance for bioinformatics, the distinction between the use and mention of terms and concepts. Part III, finally, contains some brief concluding words about realism, both in general and in relation to bioinformatics. (+info)Conceptualizing the world: lessons from history. (6/19)
Throughout history, philosophers, scientists, and other scholars have named and organized the salient elements of the world. These efforts have led to conceptualizations that differ widely in both content and form. This paper argues that all conceptualizations are biased, both because they depend on the purposes for which they have been created, and because they are closely tied to the world view of their designers. This bias needs to be recognized, and its consequences need to be addressed if the conceptualizations are to be used for purposes other than those for which they were designed. The paper begins with a brief overview of the disciplines that have been concerned with conceptualizing particular domains. This is followed by a non-exhaustive, illustrative, historical perspective, and the paper concludes with the interesting case study of biological taxonomy. (+info)Making sense of dignity. (7/19)
In this review of Leon Kass's Life, liberty and the defense of dignity and Deryck Beyleveld and Roger Brownsword's Human dignity in bioethics and biolaw. I consider the prospects for a theory of dignity as a basis for bioethics research. I argue that dignity theories are worth exploring in more detail, but that research needs to consider both "antitheory" accounts of the language of bioethics, and to give more weight to accounts of dignity as an outcome of holding positive liberties and as something that has a psychological dimension. (+info)Genomics and world health: hopes and realities. (8/19)
Due to lack of appreciation of the complexities of the interactions between nature and nurture, claims for the rapid improvements in medical care following the human genome project have been exaggerated. Although some progress has been made in certain fields, the full scope of genomic medicine may not be realised for many years. (+info)While 'metaphysics' is a branch of philosophy dealing with the fundamental nature of reality, it is not a term typically used in medical definitions; therefore, it doesn't have a specific medical definition.
I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Metaphysics" is not a term that has a medical definition. Metaphysics is a branch of philosophy that explores fundamental questions about reality, including the relationship between mind and matter, substance and attribute, potentiality and actuality. It's often concerned with topics like existence, time, space, causality, identity, and logic. If you have any questions related to medical terminology or concepts, I'd be happy to help with those!
"An Ethical Theory is a systematic, coherent, and principled framework used to analyze, evaluate, and guide moral decisions and behavior, often involving concepts such as autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, justice, and utility."
An ethical theory is a structured framework of principles and concepts that helps to guide and inform moral judgments and decisions about right and wrong conduct. It provides a systematic and coherent approach to understanding, analyzing, and resolving ethical issues and dilemmas in various contexts, including healthcare.
There are several types of ethical theories, but some of the most prominent ones include:
1. Deontological theory: This theory emphasizes the inherent rightness or wrongness of actions based on whether they conform to moral rules or duties, regardless of their consequences. It is often associated with the work of Immanuel Kant.
2. Utilitarianism: This theory holds that the morality of an action is determined by its overall usefulness or benefit to society as a whole, measured in terms of the greatest good for the greatest number of people.
3. Virtue ethics: This theory focuses on the character and virtues of the moral agent, rather than on specific rules or consequences. It emphasizes the importance of cultivating good habits, traits, and dispositions that contribute to a flourishing and fulfilling life.
4. Social contract theory: This theory posits that moral norms and rules emerge from mutual agreements or understandings among individuals in society, based on their shared interests and values.
5. Feminist ethics: This theory challenges traditional ethical theories by emphasizing the importance of context, relationships, and power dynamics in moral decision-making, with a focus on promoting justice and equality for marginalized groups.
In healthcare, ethical theories can help guide clinical practice, research, policy, and education, by providing a framework for addressing complex ethical issues such as informed consent, patient autonomy, confidentiality, resource allocation, and end-of-life care.
"Personhood" in a medical context is a philosophical and ethical concept that refers to the status of being a person who is afforded certain rights, dignity, and moral considerations, which can be attributed to various living beings based on their cognitive, emotional, or social capacities, but its definition can vary depending on cultural, legal, and religious perspectives.
In medical and legal terms, "personhood" refers to the status of being a person, which is typically associated with certain legal rights, protections, and privileges. The concept of personhood is often discussed in the context of bioethics, particularly in relation to questions about the moral and legal status of entities such as fetuses, embryos, and individuals with severe cognitive impairments or in vegetative states.
The criteria for personhood are a subject of debate and vary depending on cultural, religious, philosophical, and legal perspectives. However, some common factors that are often considered include consciousness, the ability to feel pain, the capacity for self-awareness and self-reflection, the ability to communicate, and the presence of a distinct genetic identity.
In medical contexts, personhood may be relevant to issues such as end-of-life care, organ donation, and reproductive rights. For example, some argue that personhood should be granted to fetuses at the moment of conception, while others believe that personhood is only achieved when a fetus becomes viable outside the womb or when a child is born alive.
Overall, the concept of personhood is complex and multifaceted, and it continues to be debated and refined in various fields and disciplines.
"Life is a characteristic that distinguishes physical entities having biological processes, such as growth, reproduction, metabolism, and response to stimuli, from those that do not." - National Cancer Institute.
Defining "life" is a complex question that has been debated by philosophers, scientists, and theologians for centuries. From a biological or medical perspective, life can be defined as a characteristic that distinguishes physical entities that do have biological processes, such as growth, reproduction, and response to stimuli, from those that do not, either because such functions have ceased (death), or because they never had such functions and are classified as inanimate.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) defines life as "the condition that distinguishes animals and plants from inorganic matter, including the capacity for growth, reproduction, functional activity, and continual change preceding death."
It's important to note that there is no one universally accepted definition of life, and different fields and disciplines may have slightly different definitions or criteria.
The 'beginning of human life' is medically defined as the point at which a fertilized egg implants in the uterus and begins to develop into a fetus, typically around 7-10 days after fertilization. This is also known as the start of pregnancy.
The "beginning of human life" is a term that is often used in the context of medical ethics, particularly in discussions about issues such as abortion and stem cell research. However, there is no universally accepted medical definition of this term, as it is also influenced by philosophical, religious, and legal considerations.
From a biological perspective, human life begins at fertilization, when a sperm cell successfully penetrates and fuses with an egg cell to form a zygote. This single cell contains the complete genetic makeup of the future individual and has the potential to develop into a fully formed human being, given the right conditions.
However, some people argue that personhood or moral status does not begin until later stages of development, such as at implantation, when the zygote attaches to the uterine wall and begins to receive nutrients from the mother's body, or at viability, when the fetus can survive outside the womb with medical assistance.
Ultimately, the definition of "beginning of human life" is a complex and controversial issue that depends on one's values and beliefs. It is important to recognize and respect the diversity of opinions on this matter and engage in thoughtful and respectful dialogue about its implications for medical practice and policy.
Metaphysics
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Dynamism (metaphysics)
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Libertarianism (metaphysics)
... philosophical positions related to the problems of free will and determinism which are part of the larger domain of metaphysics ...
Metaphysics (disambiguation)
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Modal metaphysics
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Grounding (metaphysics)
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Feminist metaphysics
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Universal (metaphysics)
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Extension (metaphysics)
In metaphysics, extension signifies both 'stretching out' (Latin: extensio) as well as later 'taking up space', and most ... Mass Mass generation Higgs mechanism Stein, Howard (2016). Newton's metaphysics: The Cambridge Companion to Newton. Cambridge ...
Metaphysics (Aristotle)
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Popular Metaphysics
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Sufi metaphysics
... has been a subject to criticism by most non-Sufis; in Al-Andalus, where most of the Muslim scholars were ... But the Sufi saint who is most characterized in discussing the ideology of Sufi metaphysics in deepest details is Ibn Arabi. He ... Followers of the Ash'arite creed in the east were often suspicious of Sufism as well, most often citing Sufi metaphysics as ... In Islamic philosophy, Sufi metaphysics is centered on the concept of وحدة, waḥdah, 'unity' or توحيد, tawhid. Two main Sufi ...
Balance (metaphysics)
In metaphysics, balance is a point between two opposite forces that is desirable over purely one state or the other, such as a ...
Introduction to Metaphysics
... may refer to: Introduction to Metaphysics "Introduction to Metaphysics" (essay), a 1903 essay by ... a 1953 book by Martin Heidegger This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Introduction to Metaphysics. ... Henri Bergson Introduction to Metaphysics (Heidegger book), ...
Metaphysics of Morals
The Metaphysics of Morals (German: Die Metaphysik der Sitten) is a 1797 work of political and moral philosophy by Immanuel Kant ... The Metaphysics of Morals. In Kant: Political Writings. 2nd enl. ed. Edited by Hans Reiss. Translated by H. B. Nisbet. ... Metaphysics of Morals, Doctrine of Rights, Section 43-section 62. In Toward Perpetual Peace and Other Writings on Politics, ... The Metaphysics of Morals. Translated by Mary J. Gregor. Cambridge University Press, 1996. ISBN 0-521-56673-8. Kant, Immanuel. ...
Doctor of Metaphysics
While academic universities may teach Metaphysics as a branch of Philosophy, the Doctor of Metaphysics degree is a non-secular ... "What Is Metaphysics?". Metaphysics. Retrieved 14 April 2022. Brophy, Alfred L.; Durfee, Richard A. (June 1960). "Mail-order ... Doctor of Metaphysics (PhD, Ph.D., or DMETA; Latin: Metaphysica doctor or doctor Metaphysica), also called a Metaphysical ... The study of metaphysics is centered on spiritual (not necessarily religious) matters and positive thinking. The derivation of ...
Outline of metaphysics
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What Is Metaphysics?
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Metaphysics of presence
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Discourse on Metaphysics
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Metaphysics (Duncan Avoid album)
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Pirsig's Metaphysics of Quality
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Index of metaphysics articles
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The Review of Metaphysics
... is a peer-reviewed academic journal of philosophy. It was established by Paul Weiss and the first ... The journal publishes articles on metaphysics and on the history of philosophy. It also has a large book review section and ... The Review of Metaphysics. Retrieved 2010-04-07. Official website v t e (Articles with short description, Short description is ... Metaphysics literature, 1947 establishments in Washington, D.C., Philosophy Documentation Center academic journals, Catholic ...
Introduction to Metaphysics (essay)
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Christian Metaphysics and Neoplatonism
"Christian Metaphysics and Neoplatonism" (1936) is the title of Albert Camus' thesis that would obtain for him permission to ... Larson, J. (2015-06-25). "Albert Camus on Christian Metaphysics and Neoplatonism". Prajñā Vihāra. 12 (2). ISSN 2586-9876. ... Graham McAleer (2016) Christian Metaphysics and Neoplatonism, Perspectives on Political Science, 45:3, 208-209, DOI: 10.1080/ ...
Oxford Studies in Metaphysics
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Metaphysics: The Lost Atlantic Album
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Prolegomena to Any Future Metaphysics
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Powers: A Study in Metaphysics
... is a philosophical book written by George Molnar and published posthumously in 2003. After ... A Study in Metaphysics, review, Quadrant, v.47, no.9, Sept 2003, p.78-79 (ISSN 0033-5002) Marshall, Richard (11 January 2013 ... A Study in Metaphysics". Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews. Retrieved 10 March 2015. Armstrong, David (September 2003). "George ...
Metaphysics - Wikipedia
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A Metaphysics of Psychopathology
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Metaphysics
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Discourse on Metaphysics and The Monadology
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Prolegomena to Any Future Metaphysics Conclusion Summary & Analysis | SparkNotes
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Metaphysics: An Introduction: Jonathan Tallant: Bloomsbury Academic
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The Practical Need for Metaphysics - Religion Online
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Metaphysics - Craig Murray
YOGA ENERGETICS & METAPHYSICS
After an injury, there is an energy build-up in areas adjacent to the actual severing of nerves. This, in turn, will tend to energize those areas in the subtle-body representation (i.e., spinal-cord double or the para-spinal cord). As they become more energized, these points will continue to share energy across the injury site at the higher subtle level. The difficulty comes when you realize that many physical injuries actually begin at the subtle level. Those with sufficient ability to perceive this can actually prevent injury. They can sense where the injury is in the subtle body, bring this out in the consciousness, and look at the issue; by so doing, they can prevent an accident and physical harm because they can then look at underlying issues and clear them before becoming physical. However, what this means then is energetically, although there will always be some connection and some ability to transfer energy across the gap or rejuvenate harmed or degenerated area, there will still be a ...
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Vedic Metaphysics - Swami Bharati Krishna Tirtha, Bhāratīkr̥shṇatīrtha - Google Books
Metaphysics/Ontology - Capen Chair - University at Buffalo
"Metaphysics and Meta-Metaphysics: Response to Sanford," in Robert Delfino, ed., What Are We to Understand Gracia to Mean? ... Metaphysics and Its Task: The Search for the Categorial Foundation of Knowledge. Albany, NY: State University of New York Press ... "The Metaphysics of The Matrix," (with Jonathan Sanford), in William Irwin, ed. The Matrix and Philosophy (LaSalle, IL: Open ... Individuality: An Essay on the Foundations of Metaphysics. Albany, NY: State University of New York Press, 1988; xx, 315 pp. ...
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Metaphysics and Collectivity
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Interdisciplinary research group working in the intersection between metaphysics, mereology, social ontology, philosophy of ... the metaphysics and ethics of agency and responsibility - are still largely absent. ... and Umeå established the interdisciplinary research group Collectivity and Metaphysics. This research group was founded in ...
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The Fundamental Concepts of Metaphysics: World, Finitude, Solitude by Martin Heidegger | Goodreads
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Introduction to Metaphysics - NOVA FCSH
Aristotle, Metaphysics, trans. by Hugh Tredennick, 2 vols (Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 1933). ... Martin Heidegger, Introduction to Metaphysics, trans. by Gregory Fried and Richard Polt (New Haven and London: Yale University ... Adrian William Moore, The Evolution of Modern Metaphysics: Making Sense of Things (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2012 ... Tim Crane and Katalin Farkas, Metaphysics: A Guide and Anthology (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2004). ...
Metaphysics and Its Task | State University of New York Press
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PhilosophyEpistemologyMartin HeideggerMetaphysicalOntologyCollectivityAristotleProcess metaphysicsAristotle'sLeibniz'sFoundationsPhilosophicalEthicsHeidegger'sDiscourseLogicSEARCHExplorationUnravelAnalyzesNatureTaskCrucialReviewBookScienceFundamentalPrimarilyAnalysisTopicsThemesIntroductionEnglishTimeStudentsWorldThought
Philosophy8
- Interdisciplinary research group working in the intersection between metaphysics, mereology, social ontology, philosophy of action and moral philosophy. (lu.se)
- First published in German in 1983 as volume 29/30 of Heidegger's collected works, The Fundamental Concepts of Metaphysics includes an extended treatment of the history of metaphysics & an elaboration of a philosophy of life & nature. (goodreads.com)
- In addition to presenting a new conception of metaphysics and an explanation of the resilience of the discipline, the book offers a novel understanding of the nature and ontological status of categories, an analysis of the nature of reductionism and its role in philosophy, and a discussion and criticism of the main views concerning the nature of metaphysics developed in the history of philosophy. (sunypress.edu)
- A revival of philosophy-and, in particular, metaphysics-is crucial for a restoration of genuine faith fortified with reason and genuine civilization that cultivates care for the common good. (livingislam.org)
- His research focuses primarily on topics in metaphysics, philosophy of religion, and analytic theology. (closertotruth.com)
- Before this, he was a professor of philosophy and Chair in Logic and Metaphysics at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland and the director of the Cognitive Science Program at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. (closertotruth.com)
- Metaphysics based on information philosophy can answer some of the most profound questions about the fundamental origins, nature, and evolution of reality. (informationphilosopher.com)
- Metaphysics has signified many things in the history of philosophy, but it has not strayed far from a literal reading of "beyond the physical," which meant beyond the material. (informationphilosopher.com)
Epistemology2
Martin Heidegger2
- Martin Heidegger, Introduction to Metaphysics (1953). (unl.pt)
- Martin Heidegger, 'What Is Metaphysics? (atlassociety.org)
Metaphysical5
- Dynamism is the metaphysics of Gottfried Leibniz (1646-1716) that reconciles hylomorphic substance theory with mechanistic atomism by way of a pre-established harmony, and which was later developed by Christian Wolff (1679-1754) as a metaphysical cosmology. (wikipedia.org)
- Metaphysics: An Introduction is suitable for anyone studying metaphysical problems for the first time. (bloomsbury.com)
- This is metaphysics viewed through the lens of truth-making and, as such, it engages with traditional metaphysical questions in a new, illuminating, and engaging manner. (bloomsbury.com)
- Dr. Cobb examines the damage done by holding to established metaphysics in the natural sciences and theology, and also the danger of dismissing metaphysical inquiry altogether. (religion-online.org)
- Instead, I am going to talk first about the damage done by holding to established metaphysics in the natural sciences and in theology and then the damage done by dismissing metaphysical inquiry. (religion-online.org)
Ontology1
- Although interest in the nature of collectives has been on the rise for several decades now, attempts to merge findings from different philosophical sub-disciplines - in particular mereology, social ontology, the metaphysics and ethics of agency and responsibility - are still largely absent. (lu.se)
Collectivity1
- In March 2012, a number of philosophers from the universities of Gothenburg, Lund, Malmö, and Umeå established the interdisciplinary research group Collectivity and Metaphysics. (lu.se)
Aristotle2
- Aristotle, Metaphysics . (unl.pt)
- Aristotle never used the term metaphysics. (informationphilosopher.com)
Process metaphysics2
- He then proposes a process metaphysics as a way forward in those two fields. (religion-online.org)
- I'll conclude, as you will expect, by proposing process metaphysics as a way forward in those two fields. (religion-online.org)
Aristotle's2
- Although serious scientific work was done in terms of Aristotle's metaphysics, especially in biology, the ready appeal to final causes in explaining physical phenomena blocked needed inquiry into efficient causes. (religion-online.org)
- Andronicus edited and arranged Aristotle's works, giving the name Metaphysics (τα μετα τα φυσικα βιβλια), literally "the books beyond the physics," perhaps the books to be read after reading Aristotle's books on nature, which he called the Physics . (informationphilosopher.com)
Leibniz's2
- In effect, Leibniz's theory of force involves the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the matter-form composite as the pivotal concept of the metaphysics of corporeal nature. (wikipedia.org)
- Published in 1686, the Discourse on Metaphysics consists of Leibniz's expansion of a letter to his theologian friend Antoine Arnauld, in which he explains that through our perceptions we express the rest of the universe from our own unique perspectives. (doverpublications.com)
Foundations1
- and Individuality: An Essay on the Foundations of Metaphysics , all published by SUNY Press. (sunypress.edu)
Philosophical3
- Metaphysics: An Introduction uses the idea of truth and the quest for truth-makers to unravel philosophical problems in contemporary metaphysics. (bloomsbury.com)
- This is an excellent introduction for students of metaphysics and pleasant reading for anyone interested in fundamental philosophical questions. (bloomsbury.com)
- Gracia not only defends metaphysics, which has come under much criticism in the twentieth century, but shows it to be the fundamental philosophical enterprise at the base of all human understanding. (sunypress.edu)
Ethics1
- The complete title is "Prolegomena To the Metaphysics of Islam", subtitle to this section "Islam, The Concept of Religion and the Foundation of Ethics and Morality. (livingislam.org)
Heidegger's1
- Read Heidegger's "What Is Metaphysics? (atlassociety.org)
Discourse1
- Discourse on Metaphysics. (doverpublications.com)
Logic1
- Others are specialists in modal logic, some who claim that modal logic is metaphysics. (informationphilosopher.com)
SEARCH1
- Metaphysics and Its Task: The Search for the Categorial Foundation of Knowledge. (buffalo.edu)
Exploration1
- Executive Producer and Host, Charlotte Spicer, invites you to join a community of worldwide listeners who tune in to learn ways to cultivate inner peace and self-awareness through the exploration of Spirituality & Metaphysics. (apple.com)
Unravel1
- Embark on a captivating journey through the realm of Metaphysics, where you'll explore the depths of existence, unravel the mysteries of the supernatural, and delve into the rich history of this ancient discipline. (reed.co.uk)
Analyzes1
- Systematically analyzes the nature of metaphysics. (sunypress.edu)
Nature3
- By offering the first systematic analysis of the nature of the discipline, Metaphysics and Its Task answers why metaphysics always recovers from the attacks it has been subjected to throughout its history. (sunypress.edu)
- Metaphysics is (among other aspects) the science of abstraction: the attempt to grasp the nature of things in their immaterial and universal essences . (livingislam.org)
- And metaphysics has failed in proportion to the phenomenal success of naturalism , the idea that the laws of nature alone can completely explain the contents of the universe. (informationphilosopher.com)
Task1
- As an elenchic defense of metaphysics, Metaphysics and Its Task is superb. (sunypress.edu)
Crucial1
- That Descartes' metaphysics provided a crucial context for the further development of science is unquestionable, but I am here focusing on the negative role it played and continues to play today. (religion-online.org)
Review2
- Individuals as Instances," Review of Metaphysics 37 (1983), 39-59. (buffalo.edu)
- A review and discussion of Decoding Jung's Metaphysics by Bernardo Kastrup, considering what's conscious and unconscious, personal and collective, caused and evoked, and also asking about the tradition of German Idealism, within which Bernardo persuasively situates Jung. (markvernon.com)
Book3
- A Metaphysics of Psychopathology is a very valuable book. (mit.edu)
- Tallant's book is an excellent and wide-ranging introduction to metaphysics for undergraduate and postgraduate students. (bloomsbury.com)
- This book contains papers discussing topics concerning the metaphysics of time. (aau.dk)
Science2
- If science had always followed this pattern the role of metaphysics would have been far more positive. (religion-online.org)
- Unfortunately, once a metaphysics is formulated, it is likely to take on a life of its own and to force science and theology to adjust to ideas that may not fit what is known in actual experience. (religion-online.org)
Fundamental1
- In Metaphysics Level 3 Advanced Diploma, you'll explore the fundamental aspects of Metaphysics. (reed.co.uk)
Primarily1
- I am not speaking today primarily about the positive contributions made by metaphysics. (religion-online.org)
Analysis1
- Perhaps most modern anglo-american metaphysicians think problems in metaphysics can be treated as problems in language, potentially solved by conceptual analysis. (informationphilosopher.com)
Topics1
- The textbook is an exciting and clear introduction to topics in contemporary metaphysics that are the focus of active debate among experts, and Tallant is a first-rate guide to this shifting and difficult terrain. (bloomsbury.com)
Themes1
- Hasle, P , Jakobsen, D & Øhrstrøm, P (red) 2020, The Metaphysics of Time: Themes from Prior . (aau.dk)
Introduction3
- Metaphysics: An Introduction by Jonathan Tallant is a great contemporary introduction to metaphysics. (bloomsbury.com)
- In Metaphysics: An Introduction , Jonathan Tallant offers an innovative way into a variety of foundational questions about the world around us. (bloomsbury.com)
- As a contemporary introduction to the problems of metaphysics there is nothing like it. (sunypress.edu)
English1
- Philosophers who specialize in metaphysics have traditionally been called metaphysicians in English (in French they are called a metaphysicien , in German a metaphysiker ). (informationphilosopher.com)
Time1
- Most of the papers have been presented at the conference on the metaphysics of time held in Aalborg, 19th - 21st March, 2019. (aau.dk)
Students1
- This course introduces students to a number of major issues in metaphysics. (studiesabroad.com)
World1
- Our idea is that naturalised metaphysics exists to say how the world is in the light of all the sciences, and to say something about how the ontologies of the sciences relate to each other and to physics. (typepad.com)
Thought1
- In introductions of process thought, we usually tread lightly on the topic of metaphysics. (religion-online.org)
