Philosophy of mind
Mind, consciousness, perception, mental states and personal identity.
Areas within Philosophy of mind
Epistemology
Knowledge, belief, evidence and justification.
5 wordsEthics
Moral values, duties, consequences and character.
2 wordsLogic
Valid inference, argument structure and formal reasoning.
5 wordsAesthetics
Specialist vocabulary classified under Philosophy.
2 wordsEthics philosophy
Specialist vocabulary classified under Philosophy.
10 wordsGeneral philosophy
Specialist vocabulary classified under Philosophy.
81 wordsMetaphysics
Specialist vocabulary classified under Philosophy.
4 wordsLogic and argument
Validity, inference, propositions, arguments and formal reasoning.
92 wordsPhilosophy of mind
Mind, consciousness, perception, mental states and personal identity.
191 wordsPolitical philosophy
Justice, liberty, authority, rights and the legitimacy of political institutions.
80 wordsPhilosophy of science
Scientific explanation, evidence, causation, theory and scientific knowledge.
388 words120 featured terms
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(philosophy) a doctrine that mind is the true reality and that objects exist only as aspects of the mind's awareness
Awarenessnounhaving knowledge of; "he had no awareness of his mistakes"; "his sudden consciousness of the problem he faced"; "their intelligence and general…
Brainnounthat which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason; "his mind wandered"; "…
Cognisancenounhaving knowledge of; "he had no awareness of his mistakes"; "his sudden consciousness of the problem he faced"; "their intelligence and general…
Cognizancenounhaving knowledge of; "he had no awareness of his mistakes"; "his sudden consciousness of the problem he faced"; "their intelligence and general…
Consciousnessnounhaving knowledge of; "he had no awareness of his mistakes"; "his sudden consciousness of the problem he faced"; "their intelligence and general…
Department of Statenounthe federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies; "the Department of State was created in 1789"
DOSnounthe federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies; "the Department of State was created in 1789"
Dualismnounthe doctrine that reality consists of two basic opposing elements, often taken to be mind and matter (or mind and body), or good and evil
Functionalismnouna psychology based on the assumption that all mental process are useful to an organism in adapting to the environment
Headnounthat which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason; "his mind wandered"; "…
Identitynounthe distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity; "you can lose your identity when you join the army"
Individualitynounthe distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity; "you can lose your identity when you join the army"
Intentionalitynounexpressive of intentions
Knowingnessnounhaving knowledge of; "he had no awareness of his mistakes"; "his sudden consciousness of the problem he faced"; "their intelligence and general…
Materialismnoun(philosophy) the philosophical theory that matter is the only reality
Mentaladjectiveaffected by a disorder of the mind; "a mental patient"; "mental illness"
Mental conditionnoun(psychology) a mental condition in which the qualities of a state are relatively constant even though the state itself may be dynamic; "Stress i…
Mental statenoun(psychology) a mental condition in which the qualities of a state are relatively constant even though the state itself may be dynamic; "Stress i…
Mindnounthat which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason; "his mind wandered"; "…
Nousnounthat which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason; "his mind wandered"; "…
Perceptionnounknowledge gained by perceiving; "a man admired for the depth of his perception"
Personaladjectiveconcerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality; "a personal favor"; "for your personal use"; "personal p…
Personal identitynounthe distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity; "you can lose your identity when you join the army"
Philosophynounthe rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics
Physicalismnoun(philosophy) the philosophical theory that matter is the only reality
Psychenounthat which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason; "his mind wandered"; "…
Psychological conditionnoun(psychology) a mental condition in which the qualities of a state are relatively constant even though the state itself may be dynamic; "Stress i…
Psychological statenoun(psychology) a mental condition in which the qualities of a state are relatively constant even though the state itself may be dynamic; "Stress i…
Statenounthe federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies; "the Department of State was created in 1789"
State Departmentnounthe federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies; "the Department of State was created in 1789"
United States Department of Statenounthe federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies; "the Department of State was created in 1789"
Aboulianouna loss of will power
Abulianouna loss of will power
Aestheticsnoun(art) the branch of philosophy dealing with beauty and taste (emphasizing the evaluative criteria that are applied to art); "traditional aesthet…
Aetiologynounthe philosophical study of causation
Agitationnouna mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
Anhedonianounan inability to experience pleasure
Annoyancenounthe psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
Anxietynoun(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive…
Anxiousnessnoun(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive…
Axiologynounthe study of values and value judgments
Botherationnounthe psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
CatathymianounA state in which mental processes are under the control of the emotions.; "The original idea of catathymia forwarded by Maier (1912), Wertham (1…
Cognitive statenounthe state of a person's cognitive processes
Cognizancenounrange or scope of what is perceived
DecenteringnounJean Piaget's theory of cognitive development where a child slowly moves away from an egocentric world to a world shared with others.; "Decentra…
DecentrationnounJean Piaget's theory of cognitive development where a child slowly moves away from an egocentric world to a world shared with others.; "Decentra…
Delusionnoun(psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary
Depersonalisationnoun(existentialism) a loss of personal identity; a feeling of being an anonymous cog in an impersonal social machine
Depersonalizationnoun(existentialism) a loss of personal identity; a feeling of being an anonymous cog in an impersonal social machine
Depressionnouna mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
Dialecticnounany formal system of reasoning that arrives at the truth by the exchange of logical arguments
Dialectical materialismnounthe materialistic philosophy of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels
Disassociationnouna state in which some integrated part of a person's life becomes separated from the rest of the personality and functions independently
Discernmentnounperception of that which is obscure
Dissociationnouna state in which some integrated part of a person's life becomes separated from the rest of the personality and functions independently
Egonoun(psychoanalysis) the conscious mind
Elationnounan exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism; an absence of depression
Enchantmentnouna psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
Epistemologynounthe philosophical theory of knowledge
Estheticsnoun(art) the branch of philosophy dealing with beauty and taste (emphasizing the evaluative criteria that are applied to art); "traditional aesthet…
Ethicsnounthe philosophical study of moral values and rules
Etiologynounthe philosophical study of causation
Feelnounan intuitive awareness; "he has a feel for animals"; "it's easy when you get the feel of it"
Frame of mindnouna temporary psychological state
Fuguenouna dreamlike state of altered consciousness that may last for hours or days
Hallucinosisnouna mental state in which the person has continual hallucinations
Hypnosisnouna state that resembles sleep but that is induced by suggestion
Identificationnounthe attribution to yourself (consciously or unconsciously) of the characteristics of another person (or group of persons)
Identity crisisnoundistress and disorientation (especially in adolescence) resulting from conflicting pressures and uncertainty about one's self and one's role in…
Insightnounclear or deep perception of a situation
Irritationnounthe psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
Jurisprudencenounthe branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do
Lawnounthe branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do
Legal philosophynounthe branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do
Logicnounthe branch of philosophy that analyzes inference
Mental diseasenounany disease of the mind; the psychological state of someone who has emotional or behavioral problems serious enough to require psychiatric inter…
Mental healthnounthe psychological state of someone who is functioning at a satisfactory level of emotional and behavioral adjustment
Mental illnessnounany disease of the mind; the psychological state of someone who has emotional or behavioral problems serious enough to require psychiatric inter…
Metaphysicsnounthe philosophical study of being and knowing
Monoideismnouna state of prolonged absorption in a single idea (as in mental depression, trance, hypnosis).; "Ribot in fact made a qualification to his theory…
Moral philosophynounthe philosophical study of moral values and rules
Moralenouna state of individual psychological well-being based upon a sense of confidence and usefulness and purpose
Nervesnounan uneasy psychological state; "he suffered an attack of nerves"
Nervousnessnounan uneasy psychological state; "he suffered an attack of nerves"
Noddlenounan informal British expression for head or mind; "use your noddle"
Penetrationnounclear or deep perception of a situation
Psychic traumanounan emotional wound or shock often having long-lasting effects
Psychopathynounany disease of the mind; the psychological state of someone who has emotional or behavioral problems serious enough to require psychiatric inter…
Psychotic beliefnoun(psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary
Sensenouna general conscious awareness; "a sense of security"; "a sense of happiness"; "a sense of danger"; "a sense of self"
Spellnouna psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
State of mindnounthe state of a person's cognitive processes
State of mindnouna temporary psychological state
Subconsciousnounpsychic activity just below the level of awareness
Syntonynounthe state of being normally responsive to and in harmony with the environment.; "Syntony means resonance, to tune in or harmonize with each othe…
Trancenouna psychological state induced by (or as if induced by) a magical incantation
Transcendental philosophynounany system of philosophy emphasizing the intuitive and spiritual above the empirical and material
Transcendentalismnounany system of philosophy emphasizing the intuitive and spiritual above the empirical and material
traumanounan emotional wound or shock often having long-lasting effects
Unconsciousnounthat part of the mind wherein psychic activity takes place of which the person is unaware
Vexationnounthe psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
Absorptionnounthe mental state of being preoccupied by something
Amnesianounpartial or total loss of memory; "he has a total blackout for events of the evening"
Bioethicsnounthe branch of ethics that studies moral values in the biomedical sciences
Blissnouna state of extreme happiness
Bummernounan experience that is irritating or frustrating or disappointing; "having to stand in line so long was a real bummer"
Captivationnounthe state of being intensely interested (as by awe or terror)
Casenouna specific state of mind that is temporary; "a case of the jitters"
Castration anxietynoun(psychoanalysis) anxiety resulting from real or imagined threats to your sexual functions; originally applied only to men but can in principle a…
Casuistrynounmoral philosophy based on the application of general ethical principles to resolve moral dilemmas
Certaintynounthe state of being certain; "his certainty reassured the others"
Compartmentalisationnouna mild state of dissociation
Compartmentalizationnouna mild state of dissociation
Confusednessnouna mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior; "a confusion of impressions"
Confusionnouna mental state characterized by a lack of clear and orderly thought and behavior; "a confusion of impressions"
Consciousnessnounan alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation; "he lost consciousness"
contract lawnounthat branch of jurisprudence that studies the rights and obligations of parties entering into contracts
Cosmologynounthe metaphysical study of the origin and nature of the universe
