metaphysics

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A branch of philosophy concerned with the fundamental nature of reality, existence, and the relationship between mind and matter.

• 🇩🇪Teilgebiet der Philosophie, das die grundlegende Natur der Wirklichkeit, des Seins und das Verhältnis zwischen Bewusstsein und Materie untersucht.

1. Philosophical branch C1 formal

   The branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality, existence, causality, and the relationship between mind and matter.

   • Aristotle's work on metaphysics laid the foundation for Western philosophy.
   • The course covered topics in metaphysics like free will and the nature of time.
   • She wrote her thesis on the metaphysics of identity.

   🇩🇪Metaphysik

   Synonyme: ontology

2. Abstract or obscure theory C2 informal

   A system of abstract or speculative thought considered to be overly theoretical or impractical.

   • His speech was full of metaphysics that nobody could understand.
   • Stop delving into metaphysics and give us a concrete plan.
   • The discussion turned into a lot of vague metaphysics.

   🇩🇪Metaphysik

   Synonyme: abstractionphilosophizingspeculationtheorization

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