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Metaphysics

Metaphysics is a branch of philosophy concerned with the nature of being and the world.

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Metaphysics

Law of continuity

Philosophy; Metaphysics

Leibniz came up with this postulate which states that there are no gaps or breaths in nature, every possible intensity of every possible quality must exist. This is in reference to his term monads, ...

Aristotelian Synthesis

Philosophy; Metaphysics

The three steps aristotle used to describe our material world: 1. FOUR CAUSES [everything physical with a purpose can be understood from these]: A) Material - the physical B) Efficient - the forces ...

Entelechy

Philosophy; Metaphysics

A vital force directing growth, or life. It can also mean a realization, or actuality, as opposed to a potentiality.

Plane

Philosophy; Metaphysics

In metaphysics and esoteric cosmology, a plane of existence (sometimes called simply a plane, dimension, vibrating plane, or an inner, invisible, spiritual, supraphysical world or egg) is a ...

Oneness

Philosophy; Metaphysics

A spiritual term referring to the 'experience' of the absence of egoic identity boundaries, and, according to some traditions, the realisation of the awareness of the absolute interconnectedness of ...

Nondualism

Philosophy; Metaphysics

The belief that dualism or dichotomy are illusory phenomenae. Examples of dualisms include self/other, mind/body, male/female, good/evil, active/passive, and many others. A nondual philosophical or ...

Parapsychology

Philosophy; Metaphysics

The study of the evidence involving phenomena where a person seems to affect or to gain information about something through a means not currently explainable within the framework of mainstream, ...

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