The metaphysical question
Example: Philosophers often debate the metaphysical question of existence.
Definition
"The metaphysical question" refers to a fundamental inquiry in philosophy that explores the nature of reality, existence, and the underlying principles beyond the physical world. It often involves asking what things are at their most basic level and why they exist.
Etymology
The phrase "the metaphysical question" derives from 'metaphysics,' a term coined from the Greek words 'meta' meaning 'beyond' and 'physika' meaning 'physical things.' Originally, it referred to the works of Aristotle that came after his studies on physics, dealing with topics beyond the physical realm.
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"The metaphysical question" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (C1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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