Example: La métaphysique étudie les questions sur l'existence et la réalité.
Definition
"Métaphysique" refers to the branch of philosophy that studies fundamental questions about existence, reality, and the nature of being. It explores concepts beyond the physical world, such as the nature of objects, causality, and the relationship between mind and matter.
Translations
metaphysics
metafísica
metafysica
metafísica
Metaphysik
Etymology
The word "métaphysique" originates from the Greek 'meta' meaning 'beyond' and 'physika' meaning 'physical things.' It was first used by ancient scholars to describe works that came 'after the physics' in Aristotle's writings. Did you know that the term literally means studying what lies beyond the physical?
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