Metaphysics

Quick meaning: Metaphysics is a noun meaning (logic, uncountable, by extension from the philosophical sense) The metalogic of physics; the logical framework of physics.

Meaning

(logic, uncountable, by extension from the philosophical sense) The metalogic of physics; the logical framework of physics.

More Meanings

1. (uncountable, by extension from the philosophical sense) Any fundamental principles or rules.
2. (uncountable) The study of a supersensual realm or of phenomena which transcend the physical world.
3. (uncountable, derogatory) Displeasingly abstruse, complex material on any subject.
4. plural of metaphysic
5. (philosophy, countable) The view or theory of a particular philosopher or school of thinkers concerning the first principles which describe or explain all that is.
6. (philosophy, uncountable) The branch of philosophy which studies fundamental principles intended to describe or explain all that is, and which are not themselves explained by anything more fundamental; the study of first principles; the study of being insofar as it is being (Latin: ens in quantum ens).

Example Sentences

In Aristotelian metaphysics physical objects have both form and matter.

The metaphysics of global power has changed. Markets are now more valuable than territory.

The metaphysics of Thomas Aquinas holds that all real beings have both essence and existence.

Philosophers sometimes say that metaphysics is the study of the ultimate nature of the universe.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include idealism, ontology, cosmology, ontosophy, transcendentalism, theosophy.

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