Adjectives of Philosophy

existential

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related to the philosophical movement that focuses on individual existence, freedom, and choice, often emphasizing the absurdity or meaninglessness of life

philosophical

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relating to the study or discipline of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language, often involving critical reasoning and analysis

aristotelian

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related to the philosophical or scientific principles, methods, or teachings associated with the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle

socratic

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related to the teaching or method of questioning used by the ancient Greek philosopher Socrates

pluralistic

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relating to the view or belief that reality, knowledge, or morality is inherently diverse or composed of multiple elements, perspectives, or truths

metaphysical

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related to the branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality, existence, and being, often exploring abstract concepts beyond the physical world

epistemological

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related to the branch of philosophy that deals with the nature, scope, and limits of knowledge, as well as the ways in which knowledge is acquired and justified

materialistic

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related to the belief that only physical matter exists, rejecting the presence of spiritual or immaterial elements in reality

dialectical

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referring to the method of argumentation or discourse that involves the exchange of opposing ideas or viewpoints in order to reach a deeper understanding or resolution

teleological

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referring to the belief that things in nature are best understood in terms of their purpose or end goal, suggesting a deliberate design or direction

absolutist

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advocating for strong, uncompromising beliefs or principles, often rejecting any form of relativism or compromise

nihilistic

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relating to the belief that life lacks inherent meaning or value, often resulting in existential despair or doubt towards conventional beliefs and moral systems

transcendental

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relating to a system of thought emphasizing intuition and spirituality over empirical evidence, seeking to understand reality beyond the physical world

deterministic

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referring to the belief or theory that all events, including human actions, are determined by preceding causes and conditions, leaving no room for free will or indeterminacy

phenomenological

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relating to the study or analysis of individual subjective experiences and the meaning attributed to them