Rationalism
opinions and actions should be based on reason and knowledge rather than on religious belief or emotional response
Tautology
a statement so framed that it cannot be denied without inconsistency
Epistemology
Theories of knowledge. Justified belief v opinion.
Ontology
science of what is; classification and explanation of entities
Fatalism
stress the subjugation of all events or actions to fate or destiny, and is commonly associated with the consequent attitude of resignation in the face of future events which are thought to be inevitable