Example: La réflexion métaphysique explore les questions fondamentales de l'existence.
Definition
"Métaphysique" refers to the branch of philosophy that explores the fundamental nature of reality, existence, and the relationship between mind and matter. It addresses questions beyond the physical sciences, such as the nature of being and the origins of the universe.
Translations
metaphysics
metafísica
metafysica
metafísica
Metaphysik
Etymology
The word "métaphysique" originates from the Greek 'metaphysika,' which means 'after the physics.' It was first used to describe Aristotle's works that came after his writings on physics. Did you know? The term was coined by scholars who placed these writings in a separate category, leading to the modern philosophical sense of metaphysics.
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