speculative philosophy
"Speculative philosophy" explores fundamental questions about existence and reality through abstract reasoning, often beyond empirical verification.
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Definition
C1Philosophical Inquiry
(academic, technical)A branch of philosophy that uses abstract reasoning to explore the nature of reality and existence, often without relying on empirical evidence.
Example
- Speculative philosophy often delves into questions that science cannot answer.
- He studied speculative philosophy to understand different perspectives on existence.
C1Metaphysical Philosophy
(academic, technical)Philosophical thinking that constructs theories about the ultimate nature of reality, going beyond what can be observed or scientifically proven.
Example
- Her work in speculative philosophy challenges traditional scientific paradigms.
- Speculative philosophy offers insights into the metaphysical aspects of human experience.
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