metaphysics

• Branche de la philosophie qui étudie la nature fondamentale de la réalité, de l'être et les relations entre l'esprit et la matière.

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

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1. Philosophical branchC1formal

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

   Métaphysique

   • 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.

   Synonymesontology

2. Abstract or obscure theoryC2informal

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

   Métaphysique (sens abstrait ou obscur)

   • 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.

   Synonymesabstractionphilosophizingspeculationtheorization