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Philosophy

The document outlines key philosophical fields including metaphysics, epistemology, cosmology, the philosophy of man, and theodicy, each accompanied by fundamental questions. It explores the essence of human nature, the nature of reality, knowledge, the universe, and the existence of evil in relation to a benevolent God. These inquiries reflect deep concerns about existence, knowledge, human identity, and divine justice.

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Philosophy

The document outlines key philosophical fields including metaphysics, epistemology, cosmology, the philosophy of man, and theodicy, each accompanied by fundamental questions. It explores the essence of human nature, the nature of reality, knowledge, the universe, and the existence of evil in relation to a benevolent God. These inquiries reflect deep concerns about existence, knowledge, human identity, and divine justice.

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Here are definitions of the fields along with  What is the essence of human nature,

two philosophical questions for each: and to what extent is it shaped by


biology versus culture?
1. Metaphysics  Do humans have free will, or is
every action determined by genetics
Metaphysics is the branch of philosophy that and environmental influences?
deals with the fundamental nature of reality,
existence, and the universe. It explores 4. Epistemology
questions regarding what exists and the
nature of existence itself. Epistemology is the study of knowledge—its
nature, origin, scope, and limits. It
Questions: investigates how we know what we know
and what justifies beliefs.
 What is the nature of reality, and
how do we distinguish between what Questions:
is real and what is illusion?
 Do objects exist independently of our  What is the difference between belief
perception of them, or are they only and knowledge, and how can we be
real when perceived? certain of what we know?
 Can we ever truly know anything, or
2. Cosmology is all knowledge subject to doubt and
uncertainty?
Cosmology is the study of the universe, its
origins, structure, evolution, and eventual 5. Theodicy
fate. It often intersects with metaphysics in
its exploration of the nature of the universe. Theodicy is the defense of the existence of a
benevolent and omnipotent God in the face
Questions: of evil and suffering in the world. It deals
with reconciling the problem of evil with the
 What is the ultimate origin of the belief in a good God.
universe, and can we ever fully
understand the Big Bang? Questions:
 Is the universe infinite, or does it
have a definitive size and boundary?  If an all-powerful and all-good God
exists, why is there suffering and evil
3. Philosophy of Man (Anthropology) in the world?
 Does the existence of evil in the
The philosophy of man focuses on the nature world challenge the traditional
of human beings, including our essence, understanding of God's nature, or can
purpose, and place in the world. It addresses it be reconciled with divine
issues like human identity, ethics, and goodness?
consciousness.
These questions aim to probe the core
Questions: concerns of each field, reflecting deep
inquiries about existence, knowledge,
human nature, and divine justice.

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