These definitions have been added to the definitions page. But I want them fresh in my readers minds. Keep checking back. I may add more items to this list.
Metaphysics is the broad formal study of the nature of existence.
- Ontology is a specific metaphysical inquiry into the nature of being.
- Cosmology is the metaphysical inquiry into the origin, structure, and dynamics of the universe.
- Heliocentric is a cosmological structure that places the sun at the center of the celestial movement.
- Geocentric is a cosmological structure that places the earth at the center of celestial movement.
- God, Archangels, Seraphim, cherubim, angles, God’s Vicar, Cardinals priests, is a cosmological structure.
- Teleological is the assertion that nature, existence, or reality tend toward a final end or said another way, a final cause is specifically tied to purpose, or nature, meaning and outcome are intertwined.
- The earth was created in 7 days for God’s pleasure is a teleological assertion.
- The universe is teaching me something is a teleological assertion.
Deduction: The process of applying generalizations to new instances. a + b = c
Induction: The process of inferring generalizations from particular instances. All S = P
Rationalism: The philosophical premise that Reason is valid but the Senses are suspect.
Continental Rationalists: Rene Descartes, Baruch Spinoza, Gottfried Leibniz.
Empiricism: The philosophical premise that the Senses are valid but Reason is suspect.
British Empiricists: John Locke, Bishop Berkeley, David Hume.
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