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Metaphysics

The science of real as distinguished from phenomenal being; ontology; also, the science of being, with reference to its abstract and universal conditions, as distinguished from the science of determined or concrete being; the science of the conceptions and relations which are necessarily implied as true of every kind of being; phylosophy in general; first principles, or the science of first principles.

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Cosmology 76% connected

The science of the world or universe; or a treatise relating to the structure and parts of the system of creation, the elements of bodies, the modifi…

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Ontology 76% connected

That department of the science of metaphysics which investigates and explains the nature and essential properties and relations of all beings, as suc…

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Philosophy 76% connected

Literally, the love of, including the search after, wisdom; in actual usage, the knowledge of phenomena as explained by, and resolved into, causes an…

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Metaphysical 74% connected

Of or pertaining to metaphysics.

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Metaphysical 74% connected

Of or pertaining to metaphysics.

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