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ontology

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

hedonism

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

empiricism

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a theory stating that all knowledge is derived from experience

nihilism

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

pragmatism

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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

stoicism

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

subjectivism

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

utilitarianism

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

alienation

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

being

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the state of existing

dogma

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

logic

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

virtue

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a positive moral quality or admirable trait in a person

wisdom

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