Metaphysical
Metaphysical (mɛtəˈfɪzɪkəl)
Metaphysical is an adjective that pertains to the philosophical study of the nature of reality, including the relationship between mind and matter, substance and attribute, potentiality and actuality. The term is derived from the Greek words "meta" meaning "beyond" and "physika" meaning "physical."
Etymology
The term "metaphysical" originates from the Greek words "meta" (μετά), which means "beyond", and "physika" (φυσικά), which means "physical". It was first used in a series of 14 books by Aristotle that were traditionally arranged, by scholars after Aristotle, in a sequence after the 'Physics' and hence given the name "metaphysics."
Related Terms
- Ontology: The branch of metaphysics dealing with the nature of being.
- Epistemology: The theory of knowledge, especially with regard to its methods, validity, and scope, and the distinction between justified belief and opinion.
- Dualism: The division of something conceptually into two opposed or contrasted aspects, or the state of being so divided. In metaphysics, it often refers to the belief in the dual nature of reality, mind and matter.
- Monism: A theory or doctrine that denies the existence of a distinction or duality in a particular sphere, such as that between matter and mind, or God and the world.
- Cosmology: The science of the origin and development of the universe. In metaphysics, it often refers to an account or theory of the origin of the universe.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Metaphysical
- Wikipedia's article - Metaphysical
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