Dive into Philosophy and abstract reasoning with a balanced mix of new words, grammar insights, and hands-on exercises. Real-world skills you can use immediately. Master 20 essential words and phrases about Philosophy and abstract reasoning. After this lesson, you'll confidently use them in real conversations.
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cognitive
mental
contemplate
think deeply about
premise
basic assumption
substantiate
Provide evidence for
conjecture
Educated guess
empirical
based on observation
elucidate
clarify or explain
intrinsic
Existing as a natural part
rationalize
Explain away or justify
axiom
Self-evident truth
paradox
Contradictory or puzzling situation
epistemology
Study of knowledge and how we know
dialectical
Using opposing ideas to find truth
metaphysics
Study of existence and being
syllogism
Logical argument with three parts
transcendental
Going beyond physical experience
nihilism
Belief that nothing matters or means anything
postulate
Suggest as a starting assumption
determinism
Belief that events are predetermined
ontology
Study of what exists