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Metaph. (metaphysics)

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Contexto: "Metaphysics: This is the study of the ultimate nature of reality. It investigates the fundamental structure of the world, asking questions such as: 'What is the nature of existence?', 'Is there a world independent of our perception?', and 'What is the relationship between the mind and the body?'"
Fonte: Thompson, M. S. (2025). The foundations of philosophical inquiry: An introductory analysis in the digital age. Journal of Contemporary Philosophical Studies, 12(1), 45-52.

Termo equivalente: metafísica

Definição: "Metaphysics is the branch of philosophy that examines the fundamental nature of reality, including the relationship between mind and matter, between substance and attribute, and between potentiality and actuality."
Fonte: Van Inwagen, P., & Sullivan, M. (2020). Metaphysics. In E. N. Zalta (Ed.), The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy. Stanford University.

Definição em português: "A metafísica é o ramo da filosofia que examina a natureza fundamental da realidade, incluindo a relação entre mente e matéria, entre substância e atributo, e entre potencialidade e atualidade."