Philosophy

(art) the branch of philosophy dealing with beauty and taste (emphasizing the evaluative criteria that are applied to art); "traditional aesthet…

(philosophy) the philosophy of Aristotle that deals with logic and metaphysics and ethics and poetics and politics and natural science; "Aristot…

the philosophical theory of knowledge

(art) the branch of philosophy dealing with beauty and taste (emphasizing the evaluative criteria that are applied to art); "traditional aesthet…

the philosophical study of moral values and rules

(philosophy) the philosophical theory that formal (logical or mathematical) statements have no meaning but that its symbols (regarded as physica…

(metaphysics) essential nature or underlying reality

(philosophy) the philosophical theory that all of mathematics can be derived from formal logic

(philosophy) the philosophical theory that all phenomena can be explained in terms of physical or biological causes

(philosophy) a doctrine that mind is the true reality and that objects exist only as aspects of the mind's awareness

the philosophical study of being and knowing

the philosophical study of moral values and rules

(philosophy) the philosophy of Aristotle that deals with logic and metaphysics and ethics and poetics and politics and natural science; "Aristot…

the rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics

(Stoic philosophy) a matter having no moral merit or demerit.; "Esteem (or reputation, fame, glory) was for Stoics an adiaphoron, and though it…

(philosophy) a philosophical theory as to what is beautiful; "he despised the esthetic of minimalism"

(philosophy, law, sciences) Evidence which tends to disprove a claim or hypothesis.; "People persevere in asserting all sorts of things in the f…

(philosophy, law, sciences) Evidence which tends to disprove a claim or hypothesis.; "People persevere in asserting all sorts of things in the f…

(philosophy) The doctrine of Cyrenaics that people should ultimately aim at the pleasure of the present moment, disregarding future pain that co…

(philosophy) a philosophical theory holding that all events are inevitable consequences of antecedent sufficient causes; often understood as den…

(philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience

(philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience

(philosophy) a philosophical theory as to what is beautiful; "he despised the esthetic of minimalism"

(philosophy) a 20th-century philosophical movement chiefly in Europe; assumes that people are entirely free and thus responsible for what they m…

(philosophy) a 20th-century philosophical movement chiefly in Europe; assumes that people are entirely free and thus responsible for what they m…

(philosophy) a 20th-century philosophical movement chiefly in Europe; assumes that people are entirely free and thus responsible for what they m…

(philosophy) the end or purpose of a thing or process

(philosophy) the philosophical theory that ideas are the only reality

(philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge is acquired primarily by intuition

(philosophy) the philosophical theory that matter is the only reality

(philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that physical objects continue to exist when not perceived

(philosophy) the philosophical theory that some ideas are innate

(philosophy) the doctrine that the world can be understood in scientific terms without recourse to spiritual or supernatural explanations

(philosophy) the doctrine that the various objects labeled by the same term have nothing in common but their name

(philosophy) the doctrine that the meaning of a proposition consists of the operations involved in proving or applying it

(philosophy) the philosophical theory that matter is the only reality

(philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that abstract concepts exist independent of their names

(philosophy) the doctrine that practical consequences are the criteria of knowledge and meaning and value

(philosophy) the doctrine that (since certainty is unattainable) probability is a sufficient basis for belief and action

(philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge is acquired by reason without resort to experience

(philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that abstract concepts exist independent of their names

(philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that physical objects continue to exist when not perceived

(philosophy) the philosophical doctrine that all criteria of judgment are relative to the individuals and situations involved

(philosophy) a philosophical theory of the functions of signs and symbols

(philosophy) a philosophical theory of the functions of signs and symbols

(philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience

(philosophy) the ethical doctrine that feeling is the only criterion for what is good

(philosophy) the ethical doctrine that feeling is the only criterion for what is good

(philosophy) the philosophical theory that the self is all that you know to exist

(philosophy) the philosophical system of the Stoics following the teachings of the ancient Greek philosopher Zeno

(philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge and value are dependent on and limited by your subjective experience

(philosophy) a doctrine explaining phenomena by their ends or purposes

(philosophy) a doctrine that life is a vital principle distinct from physics and chemistry

an administrative unit of government; "the Central Intelligence Agency"; "the Census Bureau"; "Office of Management and Budget"; "Tennessee Vall…

a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning; "I can't follow your line of rea…

a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal; "the argument over foreign aid goes on and on"

a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning; "I can't follow your line of rea…

a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal; "the argument over foreign aid goes on and on"

a statement that is assumed to be true and from which a conclusion can be drawn; "on the assumption that he has been injured, we can infer that…

an administrative unit of government; "the Central Intelligence Agency"; "the Census Bureau"; "Office of Management and Budget"; "Tennessee Vall…

immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence

having knowledge of; "he had no awareness of his mistakes"; "his sudden consciousness of the problem he faced"; "their intelligence and general…

that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason; "his mind wandered"; "…

an administrative unit of government; "the Central Intelligence Agency"; "the Census Bureau"; "Office of Management and Budget"; "Tennessee Vall…

the act of causing something to happen

the act of causing something to happen

the quality of being valid and rigorous

having knowledge of; "he had no awareness of his mistakes"; "his sudden consciousness of the problem he faced"; "their intelligence and general…

having knowledge of; "he had no awareness of his mistakes"; "his sudden consciousness of the problem he faced"; "their intelligence and general…

the proposition arrived at by logical reasoning (such as the proposition that must follow from the major and minor premises of a syllogism)

having knowledge of; "he had no awareness of his mistakes"; "his sudden consciousness of the problem he faced"; "their intelligence and general…

(logic) an attribute of a logical system that is so constituted that none of the propositions deducible from the axioms contradict one another

(contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make

(logic) a statement that is necessarily false; "the statement ‘he is brave and he is not brave’ is a contradiction"

(logic) a statement that is necessarily false; "the statement ‘he is brave and he is not brave’ is a contradiction"

a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal; "the argument over foreign aid goes on and on"

(contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make

reasoning from the general to the particular (or from cause to effect)

something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied); "his resignation had political implications"

reasoning from the general to the particular (or from cause to effect)

the federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies; "the Department of State was created in 1789"

the federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies; "the Department of State was created in 1789"

the doctrine that reality consists of two basic opposing elements, often taken to be mind and matter (or mind and body), or good and evil

something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied); "his resignation had political implications"

the quality of being the same in quantity or measure or value or status

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief; "the evidence that smoking causes lung cancer is very compelling"

the act of explaining; making something plain or intelligible; "I heard his explanation of the accident"

a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning

a misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning

an administrative unit of government; "the Central Intelligence Agency"; "the Census Bureau"; "Office of Management and Budget"; "Tennessee Vall…

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

a psychology based on the assumption that all mental process are useful to an organism in adapting to the environment

an administrative unit of government; "the Central Intelligence Agency"; "the Census Bureau"; "Office of Management and Budget"; "Tennessee Vall…

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief; "the evidence that smoking causes lung cancer is very compelling"

that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason; "his mind wandered"; "…

the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity; "you can lose your identity when you join the army"

the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather…

something that is inferred (deduced or entailed or implied); "his resignation had political implications"

the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity; "you can lose your identity when you join the army"

the act of bringing about something (especially at an early time); "the induction of an anesthetic state"

a formal entry into an organization or position or office; "his initiation into the club"; "he was ordered to report for induction into the army…

the reasoning involved in drawing a conclusion or making a logical judgment on the basis of circumstantial evidence and prior conclusions rather…

a formal entry into an organization or position or office; "his initiation into the club"; "he was ordered to report for induction into the army…

a formal entry into an organization or position or office; "his initiation into the club"; "he was ordered to report for induction into the army…

a system of pragmatic philosophy that considers idea to be instruments that should guide our actions and their value is measured by their success

expressive of intentions

judgment involved in the determination of rights and the assignment of rewards and punishments

having knowledge of; "he had no awareness of his mistakes"; "his sudden consciousness of the problem he faced"; "their intelligence and general…

lawfulness by virtue of being authorized or in accordance with law

a political orientation that favors social progress by reform and by changing laws rather than by revolution

immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence

a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning; "I can't follow your line of rea…

a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning; "I can't follow your line of rea…

reasoned and reasonable judgment; "it made a certain kind of logic"

capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning; "a logical mind"

a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning; "I can't follow your line of rea…

affected by a disorder of the mind; "a mental patient"; "mental illness"

(psychology) a mental condition in which the qualities of a state are relatively constant even though the state itself may be dynamic; "Stress i…

(psychology) a mental condition in which the qualities of a state are relatively constant even though the state itself may be dynamic; "Stress i…

an acting technique introduced by Stanislavsky in which the actor recalls emotions or reactions from his or her own life and uses them to identi…