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ethics
[名詞]

the branch of philosophy that studies moral values and principles

倫理, エシックス

倫理, エシックス

epistemology
[名詞]

the branch of philosophy in which knowledge is studied

認識論, 知識論

認識論, 知識論

Ex: Her paper on education reform addressed not just policies but underlying issues in the philosophy of knowledge epistemology.
humanism
[名詞]

a system of thought based on human values and nature in which solving human problems is considered more important than religious beliefs

ヒューマニズム, 人間主義

ヒューマニズム, 人間主義

metaphysics
[名詞]

a branch of philosophy that deals with abstract concepts such as existence or reality

形而上学 (けいじじょうがく), メタフィジックス

形而上学 (けいじじょうがく), メタフィジックス

Ex: Many ancient philosophers , such as Plato and Aristotle , made significant contributions to the field metaphysics.
ontology
[名詞]

the branch of philosophy that is concerned with concepts such as existence, being, and reality

存在論, 本体論

存在論, 本体論

Ex: In contemporary philosophyontology intersects with other disciplines such as logic , metaphysics , and epistemology , shaping our understanding of the fundamental structure of reality .
determinism
[名詞]

the theory or doctrine that all events and occurrences are completely determined by previously existing causes, therefore human beings cannot be punished or held accountable for their deeds

決定論 (けっていろん), 決定主義 (けっていしゅぎ)

決定論 (けっていろん), 決定主義 (けっていしゅぎ)

hedonism
[名詞]

a system of belief that the highest of good is when one is in the pursuit of pleasure

快楽主義 (かいらくしゅぎ), 享楽主義 (きょうらくしゅぎ)

快楽主義 (かいらくしゅぎ), 享楽主義 (きょうらくしゅぎ)

Ex: Critics hedonism argue that an excessive focus on pleasure can lead to selfishness and a neglect of responsibilities and long-term goals .
idealism
[名詞]

(philosophy) the belief that the physical world is either a product of the mind, or is entirely subjective and exists only in the mind

観念論 (かんねんろん), 理想主義 (りそうしゅぎ)

観念論 (かんねんろん), 理想主義 (りそうしゅぎ)

empiricism
[名詞]

a theory stating that all knowledge is derived from experience

経験主義 (けいけんしゅぎ), 経験論 (けいけんろん)

経験主義 (けいけんしゅぎ), 経験論 (けいけんろん)

Ex: Critics empiricism argue that it may overlook the importance of a priori knowledge and the inherent structures of the mind that influence how we perceive and interpret experiences .

a philosophical theory according to which the world has no meaning and humans are free and responsible for their actions

実存主義, エクシステンシャリズム

実存主義, エクシステンシャリズム

materialism
[名詞]

the philosophical belief that the spiritual world does not exist and the only thing that exists is physical matter

唯物論 (ゆいぶつろん), 物質主義 (ぶっしつしゅぎ)

唯物論 (ゆいぶつろん), 物質主義 (ぶっしつしゅぎ)

nihilism
[名詞]

a system of thought that considers life as meaningless and rejects religious beliefs, moral principles, legal rules, etc.

虚無主義 (きょむしゅぎ), ニヒリズム

虚無主義 (きょむしゅぎ), ニヒリズム

Ex: nihilism is often associated with despair and pessimism , some philosophers view it as a liberating philosophy that frees individuals from the constraints of conventional morality and ideology .
positivism
[名詞]

a philosophical system based on things that can be proved by logic or experienced with the senses, rejecting metaphysics and theism

実証主義 (じっしょうしゅぎ), ポジティビズム

実証主義 (じっしょうしゅぎ), ポジティビズム

pragmatism
[名詞]

a philosophical movement that emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, emphasizing the practical consequences and real-world effectiveness of beliefs, theories, and actions

プラグマティズム, 実用主義

プラグマティズム, 実用主義

Ex: The debates among philosophers regarding the merits of idealism pragmatism have deep roots in the history of philosophical thought .
rationalism
[名詞]

the belief or principle that ideas and actions should be based on logic instead of religion or emotion

合理主義, 論理主義

合理主義, 論理主義

a system of philosophy based on religious scripts and principles and Aristotelian logic, taught in medieval European universities

スコラ哲学, スコラ主義

スコラ哲学, スコラ主義

skepticism
[名詞]

the philosophical theory that certain knowledge is unattainable

懐疑主義 (かいぎしゅぎ), 懐疑論 (かいぎろん)

懐疑主義 (かいぎしゅぎ), 懐疑論 (かいぎろん)

stoicism
[名詞]

an ancient Greek philosophy that values virtue and encourages living in harmony with nature's divine Reason

ストイシズム, ストイック主義

ストイシズム, ストイック主義

Ex: By learning to distinguish between what is and is n't within our controlstoicism provides tools for inner peace .
subjectivism
[名詞]

a notion in philosophy according to which knowledge, moral values, and ethical obligations are subjective and there is no external or objective truth

主観主義, 主観的立場

主観主義, 主観的立場

Ex: The debate between objectivism subjectivism in philosophy revolves around whether moral and epistemological claims can be grounded in objective reality or are inherently subjective .

the doctrine that the best measure or decision is the one that satisfies the majority of people

功利主義, ユーティリタリアニズム

功利主義, ユーティリタリアニズム

Ex: Utilitarianism is often applied in fields such as public policy , economics , and ethics , where decisions are made with the aim of maximizing social welfare or utility .

the branch of philosophy concerned with things that exist and can be seen, felt, etc. as opposed to what may actually be their real existence

現象学, 現象論

現象学, 現象論

alienation
[名詞]

‌the feeling that one is different from others and therefore not part of a particular group

孤立感 (こりつかん), 疎外感 (そがいかん)

孤立感 (こりつかん), 疎外感 (そがいかん)

Ex: As new policies were introduced , employees felt alienation from management .
a priori
[形容詞]

using the previous knowledge, reasoning, or general facts to decide the likely result of something

先験的な, 前提的な

先験的な, 前提的な

a posteriori
[形容詞]

using observation or experience to determine the probable cause of something

事後的, 経験的

事後的, 経験的

being
[名詞]

the state of existing

存在, 実在

存在, 実在

Ex: The artist's work reflects a deep exploration of human being and the complexities of life.
nothingness
[名詞]

non-existence; a state in which nothing exists

無, 虚無

無, 虚無

the state of being sensible and aware

意識(いしき), 認識(にんしき)

意識(いしき), 認識(にんしき)

dogma
[名詞]

a belief or a belief system held by an authority who proclaims it to be undeniably true and expects immediate acceptance

教義 (きょうぎ), ドグマ

教義 (きょうぎ), ドグマ

Ex: The cultdogma required followers to adhere to a set of rigid and unquestionable rules .
logic
[名詞]

sensible methods of thinking and decision making, especially ones that are based on reasonable judgment

論理(ろんり), 理論(りろん)

論理(ろんり), 理論(りろん)

Ex: Parents often advise their children to approach problems logic, setting emotions aside for clearer judgment .
virtue
[名詞]

a positive moral quality or admirable trait in a person

Ex: Many cultures teach that humility is a virtue.
aesthetics
[名詞]

the branch of philosophy which deals with the nature of beauty and art

美学 (びがく), エステティクス

美学 (びがく), エステティクス

wisdom
[名詞]

the quality of being knowledgeable, experienced, and able to make good decisions and judgments

知恵(ちえ), 賢明さ(けんめいさ)

知恵(ちえ), 賢明さ(けんめいさ)

Ex: Many cultures wisdom as a key virtue , believing that experience and knowledge lead to better choices in life .
sophist
[名詞]

a teacher of philosophy and rhetoric in ancient Greek with a skeptical attitude

ソフィスト, 詭弁家

ソフィスト, 詭弁家

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