A metafísica
Example: A metafísica estuda as causas primeiras do universo.
Definition
"A metafísica" is a branch of philosophy that studies the fundamental nature of reality, including the first causes and principles that underlie the universe. It explores concepts beyond the physical world, such as existence, being, and the nature of objects and their properties.
Etymology
The term "a metafísica" comes from the Greek words 'meta' meaning 'beyond' and 'physika' meaning 'physics' or 'nature'. It was originally used to describe the works of Aristotle that came after his writings on physics, referring to the study of what lies beyond the physical world. Did you know? The term implies going beyond what is tangible to explore abstract philosophical questions.
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