Week 2 Flashcards
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Metaphysics - Definition
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The study of fundamental questions about the nature of reality.
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Origin of the term “Metaphysics”
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Refers to topics associated with Aristotle’s collection published after his “Physics”.
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8 Key topics within Metaphysics
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Ontology (study of being)
Nature of time
Mind-Body Problem
Problem of personal identity
Problem of freedom and Determinism
Nature of the laws of nature
Nature of causation
Nature of material objects
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Metaphysically Necessary Propositions - Definition
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Propositions that are true no matter how the world is.
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Metaphysically Impossible Propositions - Definition
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Propositions that are false regardless of how the world is.
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