Branches of Philosophy

Question 1

What is ontology?

Answer 1

• a branch of philosophy

- studies what exists, reality, the nature of being

Question 2

What kinds of questions does ontology try to answer?

Answer 2

• what can be said to exist?
• what is a thing?
• does god exist?
• are miracles possible?

Question 3

What is epistemology?

Answer 3

• a branch of philosophy

- studies knowledge, understanding

Question 4

What kinds of questions does epistemology try to answer?

Answer 4

• what does it mean to know something?

- what kinds of knowledge are there?

Question 5

What is ethics?

Answer 5

• branch of philosophy

- study of evaluation, of what is good and what is bad

Question 6

What kinds of questions does ethics try to answer?

Answer 6

• what is the good life?

- what actions are right and wrong?