philosophy, metaphysics, principle

Gary E W.
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  1. philosophy
    the rational investigation of existence and knowledge
  2. metaphysics
    the philosophical study of being and knowing
  3. principle
    a basic generalization that is accepted as true
  4. ethics
    motivation based on ideas of right and wrong
  5. morality
    the quality of being in accord with right or good conduct
  6. virtue
    the quality of doing what is right
  7. epistemology
    the philosophical theory of knowledge
  8. capitalism
    an economic system based on private ownership of assets
  9. aesthetic
    characterized by an appreciation of beauty or good taste
  10. touch
    make physical contact with, come in contact with
  11. sensation
    an awareness of some type of stimulation
  12. perception
    the process of becoming aware through the senses
  13. conception
    the creation of something in the mind
  14. universal
    applicable to or common to all members of a group or set
  15. generality
    the quality of being widespread or having wide applicability
  16. individual
    being or characteristic of a single thing or person
  17. self
    your consciousness of your own identity
  18. person
    a human being
  19. ego
    an inflated feeling of pride in your superiority to others
Created on Tue Aug 14 02:18:03 EDT 2007

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