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Religion & Philosophy

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Origins

Philosophy

philosophy - study of general and fundamental problems concerning matters such as existence and knowledge

Religion

religion - the belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power, especially a personal God or gods

Philosophy of Religion

Philosophy Subfields

  • Metaphysics & Epistemology
    • Philosophy of Language (Philology) - explores the nature, the origins, and the use of language
    • Philosophy of Mind (Cognitive Science) - explores the nature of the mind and its relationship to the body. It is typified by disputes between dualism and materialism
    • Philosophy of Human Nature - analyzes the unique characteristics of human beings, such as rationality, politics, and culture
      • Social Philosophy - examines society in terms of ethical values rather than empirical relations
    • Metaphilosophy - explores the aims of philosophy, its boundaries, and its methods

  • Axiology (Value Theory) - addresses topics such as goodness, beauty and justice

    • Ethics (Moral Philosophy) - in terms of action. studies and considers what is: good and bad conduct, right and wrong values, and good and evil
    • Aesthetics - in terms of object. addresses the nature of art, beauty and taste, enjoyment, emotional values, perception and with the creation and appreciation of beauty
    • Political Philosophy - study of government and the relationship of individuals (or families and clans) to communities including the state
    • Philosophy of Law(Jurisprudence) - explores the varying theories explaining the nature and interpretation of laws
    • Philosophy of Education - analyzes the definition and content of education, as well as the goals and challenges of educators
    • Feminist Philosophy - explores questions surrounding gender, sexuality and the body including the nature of feminism itself as a social and philosophical movement
    • Philosophy of Sport - analyzes sports, games and other forms of play as sociological and uniquely human activities
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  • Logic - the study of reasoning and argument
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Philosophy of Science - explores the foundations, methods, history, implications, and purpose of science
  • Philosophy of Religion - deals with questions that involve religion and religious ideas from a philosophically neutral perspective (as opposed to theology which begins from religious convictions)
  • Phenomenology - the study of the structures of experience and consciousness
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Philosophy Books

Religions

Religion & Philosophy - Terms