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Axiology

Metaphysics

Aesthetics

Epistemology

Axiology

Metaphysics

Aesthetics

Epistemology

major branches of Philosophy

Philosophy

also called the “love of wisdom”,

is a deep study of knowledge, existence, and reality of life.

philosophia

The word philosophy is derived from the ancient Greek word ____________ (love of wisdom)

philia

is a lover or pursuer

sophia

means wisdom.

1. Metaphysics

2. Epistemology

3. Ethics

4. Political Philosophy

5. Axiology

6. Aesthetics

7. Logic

8. Cosmology

9. Theology

10. Ontology

10 Branches of Philosophy

Metaphysics

The Study of the Nature of Reality

• talks about the basic things of nature and reality.

• Abstract concepts such as being, knowing, identity, time, and space

• explains about the connectivity of our body and mind and what makes it real.

two different study areas of Metaphysics

Ontology

Epistemology

Ontology

The study of the Nature being.

• This branch of metaphysics helps to find answers between the correlation of two fundamental characters, such as a and b.

Cosmology

This branch of metaphysics helps us understand the evolution and structure of the body and universe, such as:

• How did the universe begin, and what its future looks like?

Epistemology

The Study of Knowledge

• helps us to understand the correct details about the topic. It makes sure that whatever we learn is true and not just claimed.

Ethics

The Study of Moral Values

• the study of a set of guidelines to be a better person.

• is also important in philosophy to distinguish between right and wrong,

Political Philosophy

The Study of Politics

in-depth study of how the government works and how societies are organised for smooth functioning. It is like a guideline to explore ideas about justice, equality, freedom, and rights

politics

refers to the ideas and work related to society and the country.

Axiology

The Study of Values

• is the comprehensive study of values about a particular topic.

• helps us determine what things are good and how to find value in life.

Axios

Greek word which means values

logos

Greek word which means studying something

Aesthetics

The Study of Beauty and Art

• talks about the beauty of art to figure out the question, “Why is it beautiful?”

• Lets people learn more about their interests and what everyone finds appealing.

Logic

The Study of Reasoning

________ is the argument and reasoning to know if the given statement is correct or not.

1. Deductive

2. Inductive

Logic is divided into two broad categories:

Deductive logic

• helps to deal with different types of valid reasoning.

• It enables us to determine whether our answers are true based on the information we collected.

inductive logic

resolves a specific problem, which may or may not be true.

Cosmology

The Study of the Origin & Nature of the Universe

• studies the history and nature of the universe.

Theology

- The Study of the Nature of the Divine

• Who or what is God? What is our relationship with God?

Biblical theology

Historical theology

Systematic theology

practical theology

There are four types of theology

Biblical theology

talks about the teachings of individual authors and the bible.

Historical theology

studies the history and development of Christian doctrine.

Systematic theology

tries to put the Christian doctrine in a logical order.

Practical theology

examines and reflects on religious practices.

Ontology

The Study of the Nature of Being

• studies being, existence, and reality.

• seeks to answer questions like ‘what it means to be’ or ‘what is the meaning of entities, God, values, time, and space.’

Aristotle

Who was the one to establish Ontology as one of the major branches of philosophy

1. Philosophy of Education

2. Philosophy of Law

3. Philosophy of Language

4. Philosophy of Mind

5. Philosophy of Science

Other 5 Branches of Philosophy

Philosophy of Education

Talks about the aim and nature of education

Philosophy of Law

Tries to understand the nature of law, how laws came into being, and whether we should obey laws.

Philosophy of Language:

Investigates the nature, origin, and use of language.

Philosophy of Mind

Explains how the mind works, how it interacts with the body, and the states of consciousness.

Philosophy of Science

Studies the foundations, methods, and implications of science.