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I. Definition Deductive reasoning, or deduction, is one of the two basic types of logical inference. A logical inference is…

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I. Definition Theism (pronounced THEE-ism) means “belief in one or more gods.” It covers a huge range of religious beliefs, notably…

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I. Definition Monotheism means “belief in a single God.” It usually refers to the so-called Abrahamic monotheisms: Christianity, Islam, and…

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I. Definition Analytic philosophy is based on the idea that philosophical problems can be solved through an analysis of their…

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I. Definition Epistemology (pronounced eh-PIH-stem-AH-luh-jee) is the study of knowledge. It raises questions like What is truth? Do we really know…

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I. Definition Causality is the process of one thing “causing” another. That seems pretty simple: you throw a ball, the…

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I. Definition Taoism (or Daoism) is one of the main strands of traditional Chinese philosophy. It gets its name from…

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I. Definition Eudaimonia is often translated as “happiness,” but that’s a bit misleading. Eudaimonia comes from two Greek words: Eu-:…

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I. Definition Ataraxia (pronounced AT-uh-RAX-ee-yuh) is Greek for “undisturbed” or “untroubled.” It’s a kind of inner peace – the ability…

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I. Definition Stoicism is a moral philosophy that emphasizes the discipline and mastery of the emotions in order to reach a…

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