philosophical term
1Philosophical realism — Contemporary philosophical realism is the belief that our reality, or some aspect of it, is ontologically independent of our conceptual schemes, linguistic practices, beliefs, etc. Realism may be spoken of with respect to other minds, the past,… …
2Philosophical Explanations — is a wide ranging metaphysical, epistemological, and ethical treatise written by Robert Nozick and published in 1981. The Parthenon Model and non coercive philosophy Nozick makes a case for a Parthenon model of philosophical ambition rather than… …
3Philosophical anarchism — is an anarchist school of thought [Wayne Gabardi, [http://links.jstor.org/sici?sici=0003 0554%28198603%2980%3A1%3C300%3AA%3E2.0.CO%3B2 6 review] of Anarchism by David Miller, published in American Political Science Review Vol. 80, No. 1. (Mar.,… …
4Philosophical analysis — (from Greek: Φιλοσοφική ανάλυση) is a general term for techniques typically used by philosophers in the analytic tradition that involve breaking down (i.e. analyzing) philosophical issues. Arguably the most prominent of these techniques is the… …
5Philosophical Inquiries into the Essence of Human Freedom — (original German title Philosophische Untersuchungen über das Wesen der menschlichen Freiheit und die damit zusammenhängenden Gegenstände) is an 1809 work by Friedrich Schelling. It was the last book he finished in his lifetime, running to some… …
6philosophical anthropology — anthropology (def. 4). * * * Study of human nature conducted by the methods of philosophy. It is concerned with questions such as the status of human beings in the universe, the purpose or meaning of human life, and whether humanity can be made… …
7Philosophical Investigations — This article is about the philosophy of Wittgenstein. For other uses of Philosophical Investigation or Philosophical Investigations, see Philosophical Investigations (disambiguation). Philosophical Investigations   …
8Philosophical aspects of the abortion debate — The philosophical aspects of the abortion debate are presented in the form of a number of logical arguments which can be made in support of or opposition to abortion.OverviewThe central arguments in the abortion debate are deontological or rights …
9Philosophical skepticism — For a general discussion of skepticism, see Skepticism. Philosophical skepticism (from Greek σκέψις skepsis meaning enquiry UK spelling, scepticism) is both a philosophical school of thought and a method that crosses disciplines and cultures.… …
10Philosophical logic — This article is about Philosophical logic not philosophy of logic Philosophical logic is the study of the more specifically philosophical aspects of logic. The term contrasts with mathematical logic , and since the development of mathematical… …
