metaphysics

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

• 🇵🇹Ramo da filosofia que estuda a natureza fundamental da realidade, do ser e a relação entre mente e matéria.

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.

   🇵🇹Metafísica

   Sinônimos: 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.

   🇵🇹Metafísica

   Sinônimos: abstractionphilosophizingspeculationtheorization

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