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A philosophical belief that reason is the primary source of knowledge and truth, emphasizing the role of logic and deduction.
A philosophical belief that knowledge is derived from sensory experience and observation, emphasizing the importance of evidence and experimentation.
A philosophical belief that reality is fundamentally mental or spiritual in nature, emphasizing the importance of ideas and consciousness.
A philosophical belief that emphasizes individual existence, freedom, and choice, emphasizing the subjective experience of human existence.
A philosophical belief that the moral worth of an action is determined by its utility or usefulness in maximizing happiness or well-being for the greatest number of people.
A philosophical belief that emphasizes the spiritual and intuitive aspects of human experience, emphasizing the individual's connection to nature and the divine.
A philosophical belief that the truth or meaning of an idea is determined by its practical consequences and usefulness in solving problems.
A philosophical belief that knowledge should be based on observable facts and scientific methods, rejecting metaphysical speculation and subjective interpretations.
A philosophical belief that advocates for the abolition of capitalism and the establishment of a classless society, emphasizing the role of social and economic factors in shaping human history.
A philosophical belief that examines and challenges traditional gender roles and inequalities, emphasizing the importance of gender equality and women's rights.
A philosophical belief that rejects the existence of objective meaning, value, or purpose in life, emphasizing the absence of inherent significance or morality.
A philosophical belief that doubts or suspends judgment on the possibility of knowledge, emphasizing the limitations of human perception and reasoning.
A philosophical belief that follows the ideas of Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, emphasizing the dialectical process of thesis, antithesis, and synthesis in understanding reality and history.
A philosophical belief that follows the ideas of Immanuel Kant, emphasizing the importance of reason, morality, and autonomy in human thought and action.
A philosophical belief that emphasizes individual emotion, imagination, and intuition, emphasizing the subjective experience of art, nature, and human passion.
A philosophical belief that the natural world is all that exists, rejecting supernatural or spiritual explanations, emphasizing scientific observation and empirical evidence.
A philosophical belief that reality is fundamentally composed of matter and energy, rejecting the existence of immaterial or spiritual entities.
A philosophical belief that individuals enter into a social contract or agreement to form a society and establish moral and political rules, emphasizing the consent and cooperation of the governed.
A philosophical belief that pleasure or happiness is the ultimate goal of life, emphasizing the pursuit of pleasure and the avoidance of pain.
A branch of philosophy that explores the nature and principles of beauty, art, and taste, emphasizing the subjective experience and appreciation of artistic expression.
A branch of philosophy that examines the nature and scope of knowledge, emphasizing the study of belief, justification, and truth.
A branch of philosophy that explores the fundamental nature of reality, existence, and being, emphasizing the study of ontology, cosmology, and causality.
A branch of philosophy that examines moral principles and values, emphasizing the study of right and wrong conduct, virtue, and moral responsibility.
A branch of philosophy that explores the nature and principles of government, power, and authority, emphasizing the study of justice, rights, and social organization.
A branch of philosophy that examines the nature of consciousness, mental processes, and the relationship between mind and body, emphasizing the study of perception, cognition, and identity.
A branch of philosophy that explores the nature and principles of language, communication, and meaning, emphasizing the study of semantics, syntax, and pragmatics.
A branch of philosophy that examines the nature and principles of scientific inquiry, methodology, and knowledge, emphasizing the study of observation, experimentation, and theory.
A branch of philosophy that explores the nature and principles of religion, belief, and faith, emphasizing the study of religious experience, theology, and ethics.
A branch of philosophy that examines the nature and principles of art, aesthetics, and artistic expression, emphasizing the study of artistic creativity, interpretation, and meaning.
A branch of philosophy that explores the nature and principles of education, teaching, and learning, emphasizing the study of curriculum, pedagogy, and educational philosophy.
A branch of philosophy that examines the nature and principles of history, historical interpretation, and the study of the past, emphasizing the study of causation, change, and historical consciousness.
A branch of philosophy that explores the nature and principles of law, legal systems, and justice, emphasizing the study of legal theory, ethics, and jurisprudence.
A branch of philosophy that examines the nature and principles of mathematics, mathematical reasoning, and mathematical objects, emphasizing the study of logic, proof, and mathematical truth.
A branch of philosophy that explores the nature and principles of logic, reasoning, and inference, emphasizing the study of deductive and inductive reasoning, validity, and soundness.
A branch of philosophy that examines the nature and principles of technology, technological innovation, and its impact on society, emphasizing the study of ethics, values, and the relationship between humans and technology.
A branch of philosophy that explores the nature and principles of medicine, healthcare, and the philosophy of science applied to medical practice, emphasizing the study of ethics, values, and the relationship between medicine and society.
A branch of philosophy that examines the nature and principles of psychology, the mind, and mental processes, emphasizing the study of consciousness, perception, cognition, and behavior.
A branch of philosophy that explores the nature and principles of consciousness, subjective experience, and the mind-body problem, emphasizing the study of qualia, self-awareness, and the nature of reality.
A branch of philosophy that examines the nature and principles of time, temporal experience, and the philosophy of physics applied to the concept of time, emphasizing the study of causality, change, and the arrow of time.
A branch of philosophy that explores the nature and principles of space, spatial experience, and the philosophy of physics applied to the concept of space, emphasizing the study of geometry, relativity, and the nature of spatial dimensions.
A branch of philosophy that examines the nature and principles of ethics, moral values, and ethical decision-making, emphasizing the study of ethical theories, moral reasoning, and the nature of good and evil.
A branch of philosophy that explores the nature and principles of knowledge, belief, and justification, emphasizing the study of epistemological theories, skepticism, and the nature of truth.
A branch of philosophy that examines the nature and principles of existence, being, and reality, emphasizing the study of ontology, existentialism, and the nature of existence.
A branch of philosophy that explores the nature and principles of perception, sensory experience, and the philosophy of mind applied to the study of perception, emphasizing the study of sensation, interpretation, and the nature of reality.
A branch of philosophy that examines the nature and principles of reality, existence, and the philosophy of metaphysics applied to the study of reality, emphasizing the study of ontology, causality, and the nature of being.
A branch of philosophy that explores the nature and principles of truth, knowledge, and the philosophy of language applied to the study of truth, emphasizing the study of semantics, correspondence, and the nature of truth.