General philosophy

General philosophy

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Nativism

Philosophy; General philosophy

An opposition to immigration that originated in United States politics, that distinguishes between Americans who were born in the United States, and "first-generation" immigrants. It is based on ...

The metaphysical and theological view that there is only one principle, essence, substance or energy. Monism is to be distinguished from dualism, which holds that ultimately there are two principles, ...

Methodological naturalism

Philosophy; General philosophy

Trying everything possible before saying that a supernatural being/God did it.

Monolatrism

Philosophy; General philosophy

A philosophy that holds that there are many gods, with a worshiper of any God receiving his or her blessing.

Moral universalism

Philosophy; General philosophy

The view that there are moral propositions that apply universally.

Moral relativism

Philosophy; General philosophy

The view that there are no universal moral truths.

Scholasticism

Philosophy; General philosophy

School of philosophy taught by the academics (or schoolmen) of mediaeval universities circa 1100–1500. Scholasticism attempted to reconcile the philosophy of the ancient classical philosophers with ...