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1. plato.stanford.edu › entries › metaphysicsMetaphysics - Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy

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   Sep 10, 2007 · Ancient and Medieval philosophers might have said that metaphysics was, like chemistry or astrology, to be defined by its subject-matter: metaphysics was the “science” that studied “being as such” or “the first causes of things” or “things that do not change”. It is no longer possible to define metaphysics that way, for two reasons.

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   • Nominalism in Metaphysics

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3. philosophyterms.com › metaphysicsMetaphysics: Explanation and Examples

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   Metaphysics is the most abstract branch of philosophy. It’s the branch that deals with the “first principles” of existence, seeking to define basic concepts like existence, being, causality , substance, time, and space.

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   Aug 26, 2020 · As mentioned, the pivotal point in Kant’s critical philosophy is the role of psychology in metaphysics. The reason is that when Wolff defines the different areas of metaphysics, psychology is a central part, together with ontology, cosmology, and natural theology.

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5. www.psychologytoday.com › us › blogThe Enlightenment Gap and Psychology's Metaphysical Problem

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   Sep 23, 2016 · Psychology’s Metaphysical Problem. Hopefully now you can see the deep and profound tensions between Christian metaphysics and atheistic physicalism. Think of the space between them as a gap.

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6. journals.sagepub.com › doi › fullThe metaphysics of psychology and a dialectical perspective

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   Nov 29, 2020 · By revealing the shortcomings of reductionism and elementarism, dialectics highlight the complex and dynamic nature of psychological processes and provide an original way of conceptualizing crucial theoretical and methodological issues of psychology as a discipline.

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7. www.psychologytoday.com › intl › blogThe Metaphysical Mystery of Life, Mind ... - Psychology Today

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   May 29, 2020 · Solving the metaphysical mystery of Life, Mind, and Culture Cells, animals, and people process information and move toward goal states. Unfortunately, the language game of physics is not ...

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   What did ancient philosophers say about metaphysics?

   • Ancient and Medieval philosophers might have said that metaphysics was, like chemistry or astrology, to be defined by its subject-matter: metaphysics was the “science” that studied “being as such” or “the first causes of things” or “things that do not change”. It is no longer possible to define metaphysics that way, for two reasons.

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   What are some examples of metaphysics & psychology?

   • There are no known examples of the term psychology being used synonymously with metaphysics. There are, however, many examples of the term including a wide range of subjects, from questions regarding the eternal life of the soul, as well as ghosts and apparitions, sensing, and the doctrine of human nature.

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   What is metaphysics?

   • It is not easy to say what metaphysics is. Ancient and Medieval philosophers might have said that metaphysics was, like chemistry or astrology, to be defined by its subject-matter: metaphysics was the “science” that studied “being as such” or “the first causes of things” or “things that do not change”.

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   What is metaphysics in postmedieval philosophy?

   • metaphysics, branch of philosophy whose topics in antiquity and the Middle Ages were the first causes of things and the nature of being. In postmedieval philosophy, however, many other topics came to be included under the heading “metaphysics.” (The reasons for this development will be discussed in the body of the article.)

   Metaphysics | Definition, Problems, Theories, History, & Criticism

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   Jun 25, 2024 · Metaphysics, branch of philosophy whose topics in antiquity and the Middle Ages were the first causes of things and the nature of being. Later, many other topics came to be included under the heading ‘metaphysics.’