reference request - What are the major branches of philosophy ...
2013年4月11日 · What are the major branches of philosophy? (For instance, as a first-order approximation, mathematics can be sub-divided into three main categories at the first level: Analysis, Algebra, and Geometry.) What are the first few books that every person attempting to "learn" these areas of philosophy at an undergraduate level read?
What are the major branches or areas of feminist thought?
2015年11月4日 · Feminism is many things, but if you are referring to modern day feminism it is based on the idea that all people should be equal, specifically referring to sexism. As far as major branches go, There are near endless categories of feminism with none necessarily more prominent than any others. Hope this helps.
Is it fair to say there are three major branches of ethics?
2022年12月5日 · Clasically, if speaking about branches of ethics in the sense of practical philosophy, I'd rather expect moral philosophy, applied ethics, and metaethics as branches. consequentialism, deontology, and virtue ethics are the three major kinds of moral theories. –
Which branches of philosophy matter most to law?
Well, you can probably get the best answer for your purposes simply by googling. There is an entire branch of philosophy called "philosophy of law," which runs from Plato to Grotius and Hobbes to Dworkin and Rawls. Many texts and anthologies are devoted to the subject . It is closely related to philosophy of political science and ethics, as you ...
Please explain to a beginner: what is metaphysics?
2015年8月21日 · As I understand it, most or all of philosophy can be put into the three main branches of philosophy: Epistemology, Metaphysics, and Axiology. A devotee of reason, I have great affinity for, and believe that I get the core nature of, Epistemlogy: the study of how claims of knowledge are justified, or of how we know things.
Is the concept of “knowledge” important for philosophy?
2011年12月9日 · "Knowledge" is the primary subject of Epistemology, one of the major branches of philosophy. Its importance cannot be overstated. I suggest that you look at some basic encyclopedia articles on the subject, such as the one from Stanford, the IEP, or Wikipedia.
Major Questions resolved or unresolved in Philosophy
2017年5月1日 · Wikipedia has a list of unsolved problems in philosophy; this is drawn from the outline there: Aesthetics 1. Essentialism 2. Art objects. Epistemology 1. Gettier problem 2. Infinite regression 3. Molyneux problem 4. Münchhausen trilemma 5. Qualia. Ethics 1. Moral luck. Philosophy of language 1. Moore's disbelief. Philosophy of mathematics 1 ...
epistemology - How to start Philosophy and find the branches …
2017年4月17日 · How to start Philosophy and find the branches that are related to my questions? Philosophy translates from the Greek through the Latin to love of wisdom. This simple etymological fact has remained unchanged for nearly 3,000 years. A good starting place is to have a clear understanding of what philosophy (read: love of wisdom) means.
What hierarchies exist in different branches of Philosophy?
If you were to map out different branches of Philosophy in a hierarchical nature on multiple levels in order to compare them what would some look like or could you point me to a reference that sorts different branches of Philosophy based on a trait into a hierarchy? For example, a hierarchy of Philosophies based on geography might start at ...
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