General philosophy

General philosophy

Terms that relate to philosophy, yet do not fit other specific categories.

Industry: Philosophy

Add a new term

Contributors in General philosophy

Become a Contributors

General philosophy

Zoroastrianism

Philosophy; General philosophy

The religion and philosophy based on the teachings ascribed to the prophet Zoroaster (Zarathustra, Zartosht).

Youthism

Philosophy; General philosophy

The view that youths possess the same rights as adults.

A theoretical system of social organisation and a political movement based on common ownership of the means of production. As a political movement, communism seeks to establish a classless society. ...

Coherentism

Philosophy; General philosophy

The view that there are no foundational beliefs, but that some beliefs can be mutually supported by other beliefs. It is often claimed that an assumption is justified through coherence if it is ...

Compatibilism

Philosophy; General philosophy

Also known as "soft determinism" and championed by Hume, is a theory that holds that free will and determinism are compatible. According to Hume, free will should not be understood as an absolute ...

Communitarianism

Philosophy; General philosophy

A group of related but distinct philosophies that began in the late 20th century, opposing aspects of liberalism and capitalism while advocating phenomena such as civil society. Not necessarily ...

Classicism

Philosophy; General philosophy

In the arts, refers generally to a high regard for classical antiquity, as setting standards for taste that the classicist seeks to emulate. Classicism is usually contrasted with romanticism; the art ...