Metaphysics 5 Flashcards
Define metaphysics
Examines ques about reality, existence and being.
Explores things beyond human sense perception
Think deeply
What is meta ta physika
Beyond physics. Means that metaphysics deals with concept that goes beyond physical world. We can’t experience with our sense
What is the significance of metaphysics in philosophy
Metaphysics is the foundation that everything is built on
Fundamental understanding of existence and being
What is aristotle metaphysics
Investigated ultimate cause and effects
What are the 2 theory of existence
- Materialism and idealism
What is materialism
All existence is based on physical matter and processes.
Invisible thoughts, ideas and emotions take from the brain and body
Rejects spiritual elements
What is idealism
Reality is shaped by ideas and consciousness, not material object
Accept spiritual concepts (karma,soul)
What is ontology
Study the nature of being and existence.
What does it mean for smth to exist
What iss cosmology
How the whole universe started
What is philosophy of mind
Understanding our thoughts, feelings and awareness
Whay is time and space
Analyse the concept of time and space duh
Metaphysics in religion
Explores spiritual topic
Uses ontology and cosmology, to discuss God’s existence and human nature
What is atheism
Denis the existence of god
What is agnosticism
God existence is unknown
What is agnosticism
God existence is unknown
