Branches of Philosophy

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What is Metaphysics?

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The study of reality and existence.

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What is Epistemology?

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The study of knowledge and belief (= theory of knowledge).

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What is Ethics?

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The study of morality and values.

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What is Logic?

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The study of reasoning and argumentation.

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What is Aesthetics?

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The study of nature and appreciation of beauty.

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What does Philosophy of Language study?

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The nature, origins, and usage of language.

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What does Philosophy of Mind study?

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The nature of the mind, mental events, and consciousness.

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What does Philosophy of Religion study?

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The nature and existence of God, religious experience, and the examination of religious beliefs.

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What does Philosophy of Science study?

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The foundations, methods, and implications of science.

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What is Political Philosophy?

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The study of government, political institutions, and political behavior.