Advanced Vocabulary for TOEFL - I Think, Therefore I Am!

the branch of philosophy in which knowledge is studied

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

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

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

a theory stating that all knowledge is derived from experience

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

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

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

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

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

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

the state of existing

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

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

a positive moral quality or admirable trait in a person

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