Metafísico
Example: Ele gosta de ler livros sobre temas metafísicos e espirituais.
Definition
"Metaphysical" relates to the branch of philosophy that explores the fundamental nature of reality, existence, and the universe beyond the physical world. It often addresses abstract concepts such as being, knowing, identity, time, and space, as in metaphysical themes in books.
Etymology
The word "metaphysical" comes from the Greek words 'meta,' meaning 'beyond' or 'after,' and 'physika,' meaning 'physical things.' It was first used to describe Aristotle's works that came after his writings on physics, dealing with abstract philosophical topics beyond the tangible world.
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