Perseverative cognitionPerseverative cognition is a collective term in psychology for continuous thinking about negative events in the past or in the future (e.g. worry, rumination and brooding, but…View analysis →
UnobservableAn unobservable (also called impalpable) is an entity whose existence, nature, properties, qualities or relations are not directly observable by humans. In philosophy of science…View analysis →
IrfanIn Islam, irfan (Arabic/Persian/Urdu: عرفان; Turkish: İrfan), literally 'knowledge, awareness, wisdom', is a concept in Islamic mysticism akin to gnosis, or spiritual knowledge.View analysis →
World spiritThe World Spirit (German: Weltgeist) is a concept in German philosophy. It posits that the whole of reality is the process of a rational and intelligible process: the World…View analysis →
Formal fallacyIn logic and philosophy, a formal fallacy is a pattern of reasoning with a flaw in its logical structure (the logical relationship between the premises and the conclusion). A…View analysis →
Religious development"Religious development" refers to the formation of religious beliefs and values in individuals. Processes of religious development may be studied within the scope of social…View analysis →
AnnoyanceAnnoyance is an unpleasant mental state that is characterized by irritation and distraction from one's conscious thinking. It can lead to emotions such as frustration and anger…View analysis →
MaibaA Maiba or an Amaiba (literally, "priest") is a male religious leader authorised to perform the sacred rites and rituals of Sanamahism (Meitei religion), especially as a…View analysis →
Human rightsHuman rights are universally recognized moral principles or norms that establish standards of human behavior and are often protected by both national and international laws…View analysis →
ProgressivismProgressivism is a left-leaning political philosophy that seeks to make progress in the human condition through reforms aimed at maximising positive liberty. Progressivism arose…View analysis →
LibertarianismLibertarianism (from French: libertaire, lit. 'libertarian'; or from Latin: libertas, lit. 'freedom') is a political philosophy that holds liberty and personal sovereignty as…View analysis →
AnthropomorphismAnthropomorphism is the ascribing of human personality, appearance, conduct, cognition, or other attributes to non-human entities, often including non-human animals. In fiction…View analysis →
PhilosophyPhilosophy (from Ancient Greek philosophía, lit. 'love of wisdom') is a systematic study of general and fundamental questions concerning topics like existence, knowledge, mind…View analysis →
AestheticsAesthetics is the branch of philosophy that studies beauty, taste, and related phenomena. In a broad sense, it includes the philosophy of art, which examines the nature of art…View analysis →
TheoryA theory is, in general, a set of propositions or ideas about something, developed in a variety of ways through any sort of reasoning. This includes informal folk psychological…View analysis →
ReasonReason is the capacity to consciously apply logic by drawing valid conclusions from new or existing information, with the aim of seeking truth. It is associated with activities…View analysis →
Doctor of PhilosophyA Doctor of Philosophy (PhD, DPhil; Latin: philosophiae doctor or doctor in philosophia) is a terminal degree that usually denotes the highest level of academic achievement in a…View analysis →
DialecticDialectic (from Ancient Greek dialektikē), also known as the dialectical method, is a method of reasoning and philosophical argument that emphasizes the progression of thought…View analysis →
KnowledgeKnowledge is an awareness of facts (descriptive knowledge), a familiarity with individuals and situations (knowledge by acquaintance), or a practical skill (procedural…View analysis →
NousNous (UK: /naʊs/, US: /nuːs/), from Ancient Greek: νοῦς, is a concept from classical philosophy, sometimes equated to intellect or intelligence, for the faculty of the human mind…View analysis →
Ancient philosophyThis page lists some links to ancient philosophy, namely philosophical thought extending as far as early post-classical history (c. 600 CE).View analysis →
EthnographyEthnography is a branch of anthropology and the systematic study of individual cultures. It explores cultural phenomena from the point of view of the subject of the study…View analysis →
Pre-Socratic philosophyPre-Socratic philosophy, also known as early Greek philosophy, is ancient Greek philosophy before Socrates. Pre-Socratic philosophers were mostly interested in cosmology, the…View analysis →
UtilitarianismUtilitarianism is a family of theories in normative ethics that prescribe actions that maximize happiness and well-being for the affected individuals. In other words, utilitarian…View analysis →
JurisprudenceJurisprudence, also known as legal theory or legal science, is the philosophy of law. As a field of knowledge, it applies philosophical methods to legal questions, such as what…View analysis →
ToryA Tory (/ˈtɔːri/) is an individual who supports a political philosophy known as Toryism, based on a British version of traditionalist conservatism which upholds the established…View analysis →
Comparative religionComparative religion is the branch of religious studies that systematically compares the doctrines, practices, themes and impacts (including migration) of the world's religions…View analysis →
DignityDignity is the right of a person to be valued and respected for their own sake, and to be treated ethically. In this context, it is of significance in morality, ethics, law and…View analysis →
BeautyBeauty is commonly described as a feature of objects that makes them pleasurable to perceive. Such objects include landscapes, sunsets, humans and works of art. Beauty, art and…View analysis →
EmpiricismIn philosophy, empiricism is an epistemological view which holds that true knowledge or justification comes either only or primarily from sensory experience and empirical…View analysis →
Propositional logicPropositional logic is a branch of classical logic. It is also called statement logic, sentential calculus, propositional calculus, sentential logic, or sometimes zeroth-order…View analysis →
Indian philosophyIndian philosophy consists of philosophical traditions of the Indian subcontinent. These philosophical traditions are often called darśana, meaning "to see" or "looking at."…View analysis →
Young HegeliansThe Young Hegelians (German: Junghegelianer), or Left Hegelians (Linkshegelianer), were a group of German intellectuals who were active from the late 1830s to the mid-1840s…View analysis →
VestmentVestments are liturgical garments and articles associated primarily with the Christian religion, especially by Eastern Churches, Catholics (of all rites), Lutherans, and…View analysis →
Paraconsistent logicParaconsistent logic is a type of non-classical logic that allows for the coexistence of contradictory statements without leading to a logical explosion where anything can be…View analysis →
PrimatologyPrimatology is the scientific study of primates. Unlike branches of zoology focused on specific animal groups (such as ornithology, the study of birds), primatology – and the…View analysis →
