metaphysics
n. philosophy of the mind; theory of the cause and underlying nature of reality; philosophy of the supernatural or intangible | ||||
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Metaphysics Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Metaphysics
(n.)
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.
(n.)
Hence: The scientific knowledge of mental phenomena; mental philosophy; psychology.
(n.)
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.
(n.)
Hence: The scientific knowledge of mental phenomena; mental philosophy; psychology.
| WordNet 2.0 |
metaphysics
Noun
1. the philosophical study of being and knowing
(hypernym) philosophy
(hyponym) ontology
(class) hypostasis
Noun
1. the philosophical study of being and knowing
(hypernym) philosophy
(hyponym) ontology
(class) hypostasis
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metaphysics
metaphysics
\met`a*phys"ics\ (?), n. [gr. &?; &?; &?; after those things which relate to external nature, after physics, fr. &?; beyond, after + &?; relating to external nature, natural, physical, fr. &?; nature: cf. f. métaphysique. see physics. the term was first used by the followers of aristotle as a name for that part of his writings which came after, or followed, the part which treated of physics.]
1. 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.
note: metaphysics is distinguished as general and special. general metaphysics is the science of all being as being. special metaphysics is the science of one kind of being; as, the metaphysics of chemistry, of morals, or of politics. according to kant, a systematic exposition of those notions and truths, the knowledge of which is altogether independent of experience, would constitute the science of metaphysics. commonly, in the schools, called metaphysics, as being part of the philosophy of aristotle, which hath that for title; but it is in another sense: for there it signifieth as much as "books written or placed after his natural philosophy." but the schools take them for "books of supernatural philosophy;" for the word metaphysic will bear both these senses. obbes. now the science conversant about all such inferences of unknown being from its known manifestations, is called ontology, or metaphysics proper. w. hamilton. metaphysics are [is] the science which determines what can and what can not be known of being, and the laws of being, a priori.
2. hence: the scientific knowledge of mental phenomena; mental philosophy; psychology. metaphysics, in whatever latitude the term be taken, is a science or complement of sciences exclusively occupied with mind. w. hamilton. whether, after all, a larger metaphysics might not help our physics. browning.
metaphysics
\met`a*phys"ics\ (?), n. [gr. &?; &?; &?; after those things which relate to external nature, after physics, fr. &?; beyond, after + &?; relating to external nature, natural, physical, fr. &?; nature: cf. f. métaphysique. see physics. the term was first used by the followers of aristotle as a name for that part of his writings which came after, or followed, the part which treated of physics.]
1. 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.
note: metaphysics is distinguished as general and special. general metaphysics is the science of all being as being. special metaphysics is the science of one kind of being; as, the metaphysics of chemistry, of morals, or of politics. according to kant, a systematic exposition of those notions and truths, the knowledge of which is altogether independent of experience, would constitute the science of metaphysics. commonly, in the schools, called metaphysics, as being part of the philosophy of aristotle, which hath that for title; but it is in another sense: for there it signifieth as much as "books written or placed after his natural philosophy." but the schools take them for "books of supernatural philosophy;" for the word metaphysic will bear both these senses. obbes. now the science conversant about all such inferences of unknown being from its known manifestations, is called ontology, or metaphysics proper. w. hamilton. metaphysics are [is] the science which determines what can and what can not be known of being, and the laws of being, a priori.
2. hence: the scientific knowledge of mental phenomena; mental philosophy; psychology. metaphysics, in whatever latitude the term be taken, is a science or complement of sciences exclusively occupied with mind. w. hamilton. whether, after all, a larger metaphysics might not help our physics. browning.
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metaphysics
The principles of philosophy as applied to explain the methods of any particular science.
The principles of philosophy as applied to explain the methods of any particular science.
Metaphysics Definition from Arts & Humanities Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Theological and Philosophical Biography and Dictionary |
Metaphysics
The theory of first principles or, as synonymous with ontology , the theory of being as such.
The theory of first principles or, as synonymous with ontology , the theory of being as such.
| Glossary of Kant's Technical Terms |
metaphysics
the highest form of philosophy, which attempts to gain knowledge of the ideas. Because the traditional, speculative perspective fails to succeed in this task, Kant suggests a new, hypothetical perspective for metaphysics. Metaphysics can succeed only when it is preceded by Critique. (Cf. Critique.)
the highest form of philosophy, which attempts to gain knowledge of the ideas. Because the traditional, speculative perspective fails to succeed in this task, Kant suggests a new, hypothetical perspective for metaphysics. Metaphysics can succeed only when it is preceded by Critique. (Cf. Critique.)
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METAPHYSICS
[L:37] Kant decries the repudiation of metaphysics: "it seems as if we had become perplexed in the investigation of metaphysical truths [but there is no need for the perplexity]. A kind of indifferentism is shown toward this science, as one seems to take honor in speaking contemptuously of metaphysical investigations as though they were mere ruminating. And yet, metaphysics is actually the true philosophy!" [L:74] There is no place for opinion in metaphysics, or "any other science that contains cognitions a priori", such as mathematics and morality. In the Critique, Kant writes of Metaphysics of Morals, Metaphysics of Nature, Metaphysical connection, and gives metaphysical deductions.
[L:37] Kant decries the repudiation of metaphysics: "it seems as if we had become perplexed in the investigation of metaphysical truths [but there is no need for the perplexity]. A kind of indifferentism is shown toward this science, as one seems to take honor in speaking contemptuously of metaphysical investigations as though they were mere ruminating. And yet, metaphysics is actually the true philosophy!" [L:74] There is no place for opinion in metaphysics, or "any other science that contains cognitions a priori", such as mathematics and morality. In the Critique, Kant writes of Metaphysics of Morals, Metaphysics of Nature, Metaphysical connection, and gives metaphysical deductions.
Metaphysics Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Metaphysics
the branch of philosophy that deals with first principles; being, where do we come from and; knowing, how do we know anything about the world 'what is the meaning of life'. Speculating beyond known and tested concepts (opposite to positivism) (see epistimology and ontology).
the branch of philosophy that deals with first principles; being, where do we come from and; knowing, how do we know anything about the world 'what is the meaning of life'. Speculating beyond known and tested concepts (opposite to positivism) (see epistimology and ontology).
Metaphysics Definition from Religion & Spirituality Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Book of Shadows |
Metaphysics
A field of abstract thought and philosophy about topics not on the concrete or physical level of understanding. This includes subjects like existence, the soul, being, the supernatural, astral travel, psychicism, and so on.
A field of abstract thought and philosophy about topics not on the concrete or physical level of understanding. This includes subjects like existence, the soul, being, the supernatural, astral travel, psychicism, and so on.
Metaphysics Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
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Metaphysics
- For Aristotle's work, see Metaphysics (Aristotle) .
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