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· "Philosophy (love of wisdom in ancient Greek) is a systematic study of general and fundamental questions concerning topics like existence, reason, knowledge, values, mind, and language. It is a rational and critical inquiry that reflects on its own methods and assumptions.
Historically, many of the individual sciences, like physics and psychology, formed part of philosophy. But they are considered separate academic disciplines in the modern sense of the term. The main traditions in the history of philosophy include Western, Arabic-Persian, Indian, and Chinese philosophy.
Major branches of philosophy are epistemology, ethics, logic, and metaphysics. Epistemology studies what knowledge is and how to acquire it. Ethics investigates moral principles and what constitutes right conduct. Logic is the study of correct reasoning and explores how good arguments can be distinguished from bad ones. Metaphysics examines the most general features of reality, like existence, objects and their properties, causation, space, and time. Other notable subfields are aesthetics, philosophy of language, philosophy of mind, philosophy of religion, philosophy of science, and political philosophy.
Philosophers use a great variety of methods to arrive at philosophical knowledge. They include conceptual analysis, reliance on common sense and intuitions, use of thought experiments, analysis of ordinary language, description of experience, and critical questioning. Philosophy is related to many other fields, like the sciences, mathematics, business, law, and journalism. It provides an interdisciplinary perspective and studies their scope and fundamental concepts. It also investigates their methods and ethical implications."
[{2023-08-16 retrieved} https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philosophy]
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· _stxZhon: 我学习古代哲学。 Wǒ xuéxí gǔdài zhéxué. != I study classical philosophy.
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">Defining "great" philosophers depends on their impact, originality, and influence across history, but here’s a rundown of some of the most significant figures whose ideas have shaped Western and Eastern thought. I’ll keep it concise but comprehensive, focusing on their core contributions.
### Western Philosophers
1. **Socrates (470–399 BCE)**
- **Contribution**: Pioneered the Socratic method, a dialectical approach to questioning that seeks truth through dialogue. Emphasized ethics and self-knowledge ("Know thyself").
- **Impact**: Foundation of Western philosophy; influenced Plato and Aristotle. Never wrote anything himself—known through Plato’s dialogues.
2. **Plato (427–347 BCE)**
- **Contribution**: Founded the Academy in Athens. Developed the theory of Forms, positing that the physical world is a shadow of eternal, perfect ideas. Explored justice, politics, and the soul in works like *The Republic*.
- **Impact**: Shaped metaphysics, epistemology, and political philosophy.
3. **Aristotle (384–322 BCE)**
- **Contribution**: Systematized logic, ethics, politics, and natural science. Introduced the concept of virtue ethics (*Nicomachean Ethics*) and causality (four causes). Founded the Lyceum.
- **Impact**: His works dominated Western thought for centuries, influencing medieval scholasticism and modern science.
4. **Immanuel Kant (1724–1804)**
- **Contribution**: Revolutionized philosophy with *Critique of Pure Reason*, arguing that human perception shapes reality (transcendental idealism). Developed the categorical imperative for ethics.
- **Impact**: Bridge between rationalism and empiricism; foundational for modern philosophy.
5. **Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900)**
- **Contribution**: Critiqued morality, religion, and Western culture (*Thus Spoke Zarathustra*, *Beyond Good and Evil*). Proclaimed “God is dead” and explored the will to power and the Übermensch.
- **Impact**: Influenced existentialism, postmodernism, and psychology.
6. **Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712–1778)**
- **Contribution**: Argued for the social contract and the natural goodness of man corrupted by society (*The Social Contract*, *Emile*). Emphasized individual freedom and equality.
- **Impact**: Shaped political philosophy and the French Revolution.
7. **Karl Marx (1818–1883)**
- **Contribution**: Co-authored *The Communist Manifesto* and wrote *Das Kapital*, analyzing capitalism’s contradictions and advocating for class struggle and communism.
- **Impact**: Inspired socialist movements and economic theory.
### Eastern Philosophers
1. **Confucius (551–479 BCE)**
- **Contribution**: Founded Confucianism, emphasizing ethics, social harmony, and filial piety (*Analects*). Promoted the “Golden Rule” and moral governance.
- **Impact**: Core of Chinese culture, influencing East Asian thought and governance.
2. **Laozi (6th–5th century BCE)**
- **Contribution**: Authored the *Tao Te Ching*, founding Taoism. Emphasized living in harmony with the Tao (the Way), simplicity, and non-action (wu wei).
- **Impact**: Shaped Chinese philosophy, spirituality, and aesthetics.
3. **Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha, 563–483 BCE)**
- **Contribution**: Founded Buddhism, teaching the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path to overcome suffering and achieve nirvana.
- **Impact**: Major world religion, influencing ethics and meditation practices globally.
### Modern and Contemporary
1. **John Locke (1632–1704)**
- **Contribution**: Father of liberalism. Argued for natural rights (life, liberty, property) and government by consent (*Two Treatises of Government*).
- **Impact**: Influenced the Enlightenment and modern democracy.
2. **Simone de Beauvoir (1908–1986)**
- **Contribution**: Pioneered feminist philosophy in *The Second Sex*, analyzing women’s oppression and existential freedom.
- **Impact**: Foundation for modern feminism and existentialism.
3. **Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889–1951)**
- **Contribution**: Transformed philosophy of language with *Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus* (logical structure of language) and *Philosophical Investigations* (language games).
- **Impact**: Shaped analytic philosophy and linguistics.
### Notes
- This list isn’t exhaustive; other notable figures include Descartes, Hume, Hegel, Heidegger, and Zhuangzi, among others.
- “Greatness” varies by perspective—some prioritize ethical impact (e.g., Confucius), others intellectual rigor (e.g., Kant) or cultural influence (e.g., Marx).
- If you want a deeper dive into any philosopher, their works, or a specific philosophical tradition, let me know! I can also search X or the web for recent discussions or analyze specific texts if you have them."
[{2025-07-24 retrieved} https://x.com/i/grok?conversation=1948321590833234389]
===
"Here's an overview of some of history's most influential philosophers, spanning cultures and eras, whose ideas fundamentally shaped human thought:
### **Ancient Foundations**
1. **Socrates (c. 470–399 BCE, Greece)**
- **Method:** Questioning everything ("Socratic method").
- **Focus:** Ethics, virtue, "the unexamined life is not worth living."
- **Legacy:** Martyred for challenging Athenian norms; Plato’s teacher.
2. **Plato (c. 428–347 BCE, Greece)**
- **Core Idea:** Theory of Forms (ideal abstractions beyond the physical).
- **Works:** *Republic* (on justice, philosopher-kings), *Dialogues*.
- **Legacy:** Founded the Academy; shaped Western metaphysics, politics, and epistemology.
3. **Aristotle (384–322 BCE, Greece)**
- **Scope:** Logic, ethics, politics, biology, metaphysics.
- **Key Concepts:** Logic (syllogisms), virtue ethics ("golden mean"), empiricism.
- **Legacy:** Tutored Alexander the Great; basis for medieval scholasticism.
4. **Confucius (551–479 BCE, China)**
- **Focus:** Social harmony, ethics, filial piety (*xiao*), benevolent leadership (*ren*).
- **Legacy:** Foundation of East Asian governance, education, and culture.
5. **Laozi (6th cent. BCE?, China)**
- **Text:** *Tao Te Ching* (Daoism).
- **Core Idea:** *Wu wei* (effortless action), harmony with the *Dao* (Way).
- **Impact:** Yin-yang philosophy; counterbalance to Confucianism.
---
### **Medieval & Early Modern Thinkers**
6. **Thomas Aquinas (1225–1274, Italy)**
- **Synthesis:** Christian theology + Aristotle’s logic.
- **Work:** *Summa Theologica* (rational proofs for God’s existence).
- **Legacy:** Pillar of Catholic doctrine; natural law theory.
7. **René Descartes (1596–1650, France)**
- **Famous Quote:** "Cogito, ergo sum" (I think, therefore I am).
- **Focus:** Rationalism, mind-body dualism.
- **Legacy:** "Father of modern philosophy."
8. **John Locke (1632–1704, England)**
- **Key Ideas:** Tabula rasa (blank slate mind), natural rights (life, liberty, property).
- **Impact:** Foundation for liberalism and modern democracy.
---
### **Enlightenment & Revolutionary Minds**
9. **Immanuel Kant (1724–1804, Germany)**
- **Major Works:** *Critique of Pure Reason*, *Groundwork for the Metaphysics of Morals*.
- **Ideas:** Categorical imperative (universal ethics), limits of human reason.
- **Legacy:** Bridge between rationalism and empiricism.
10. **David Hume (1711–1776, Scotland)**
- **Focus:** Empiricism, skepticism (e.g., causality as habit, not logic).
- **Famous:** "Reason is, and ought only to be, the slave of the passions."
11. **Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712–1778, Switzerland/France)**
- **Key Ideas:** Social contract, general will, human corruption by society.
- **Impact:** Inspired French Revolution; critic of inequality.
---
### **Modern & Contemporary Voices**
12. **Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900, Germany)**
- **Themes:** "God is dead," will to power, *Übermensch* (Overman).
- **Critique:** Rejected traditional morality as life-denying.
13. **Karl Marx (1818–1883, Germany)**
- **Work:** *Communist Manifesto*, *Das Kapital*.
- **Focus:** Class struggle, critique of capitalism, historical materialism.
- **Legacy:** Foundation for socialism/communism movements.
14. **Simone de Beauvoir (1908–1986, France)**
- **Key Work:** *The Second Sex* (foundation of modern feminism).
- **Idea:** "One is not born, but rather becomes, a woman."
15. **Ludwig Wittgenstein (1889–1951, Austria/UK)**
- **Focus:** Philosophy of language ("limits of my language mean the limits of my world").
- **Works:** *Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus*, *Philosophical Investigations*.
---
### **Non-Western Traditions**
- **India:**
- **Buddha (Siddhartha Gautama, c. 5th cent. BCE):** Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path.
- **Adi Shankara (8th cent. CE):** Advaita Vedanta (non-dualism).
- **Islamic World:**
- **Ibn Rushd (Averroes, 1126–1198):** Integrated Aristotle with Islamic thought.
- **Al-Ghazali (1058–1111):** Reconciled mysticism with orthodoxy.
- **Africa:**
- **Anton Wilhelm Amo (c. 1703–1759):** Ghanaian philosopher in Germany; critiqued Descartes.
---
### **Key Themes Across Eras**
- **Metaphysics:** What is real? (Plato, Aristotle, Laozi).
- **Epistemology:** How do we know? (Descartes, Hume, Kant).
- **Ethics:** How should we live? (Confucius, Aristotle, Kant).
- **Politics:** What is a just society? (Locke, Rousseau, Marx).
- **Language/Meaning:** How do words shape thought? (Wittgenstein).
> 💡 **Why Study Them?** These thinkers tackled enduring questions about existence, knowledge, morality, power, and meaning—laying groundwork for science, human rights, governance, and culture. Many modern debates (AI ethics, inequality, identity) still echo their ideas.
Want to explore a specific philosopher, school (e.g., Stoicism, Existentialism), or compare Eastern/Western approaches?"
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Ευτύχης Μπιτσάκης: Πέθανε ο γνωστός φιλόσοφος και πανεπιστημιακός σε ηλικία 98 ετών
Ο Ευτύχης Μπιτσάκης ήταν πανεπιστημιακός, φυσικός, χημικός, συγγραφέας και φιλόσοφος
Ευτύχης Μπιτσάκης (EUROKINISSI)Ευτύχης Μπιτσάκης (EUROKINISSI)
Πλήρης ημερών, στα 98 του, πέθανε ο γνωστός πανεπιστημιακός και φιλόσοφος, Ευτύχης Μπιτσάκης.
Ο Ευτύχης Μπιτσάκης γεννήθηκε το 1927 στο χωριό Κάδρος της Κρήτης. Σπούδασε χημεία στην Αθήνα και κατόπιν στο Παρίσι, θεωρητική φυσική και φιλοσοφία, αναγορευόμενος Διδάκτορας “επικρατείας” της Γαλλίας. Δίδαξε για πολλά χρόνια, συνακόλουθα, μαθηματικά, φιλοσοφία των επιστημών στα Πανεπιστήμια του Παρισιού XI και VIII, ωστόσο το 1981 εκλέχτηκε τακτικός καθηγητής στην έδρα της φιλοσοφίας της Φιλοσοφικής Σχολής στο Πανεπιστήμιο Ιωαννίνων, ενώ κατά το παρελθόν, ως υφηγητής θεωρητικής φυσικής στο Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών, δίδαξε για έξι χρόνια φιλοσοφία των επιστημών.
Τα κύρια ερευνητικά ενδιαφέροντά του στρέφονται γύρω από τη φιλοσοφία των επιστημών, και ιδιαίτερα τα εννοιολογικά θεμέλια της Μικροφυσικής, καθώς επίσης και τη Θεωρία του Είναι, τη Γνωσιοθεωρία και τη Φιλοσοφική Ανθρωπολογία – τομείς όπου εξάλλου συνεισέφερε δημοσιεύοντας και μια δωδεκάδα περίπου σχετικών βιβλίων στην Ελλάδα και το εξωτερικό, συνεργαζόμενος με δεκάδες διεθνή περιοδικά και μεταφράζοντας μερικά από τα διαπρεπέστερα έργα αναφοράς στην ελληνική.
Ο συγγραφέας από τα μαθητικά του ακόμα χρόνια εντάχθηκε στην Αριστερά, αναπτύσσοντας μια πολύπλευρη κοινωνική και πολιτική δραστηριότητα και λαμβάνοντας μέρος στην Εθνική Αντίσταση.
Ανακοίνωση της Κομμουνιστικής Απελευθέρωσης για το θάνατο του Ευτύχη Μπιτσάκη
«Αποχαιρετούμε σήμερα ένα σπουδαίο άνθρωπο, κομμουνιστή, επιστήμονα και φιλόσοφο, που με τη στάση του και το τεράστιο έργο σημάδεψε το κομμουνιστικό κίνημα στην Ελλάδα, από την κατοχή ως σήμερα, ιδιαίτερα στις στιγμές της αναγκαίας επαναστατικής αναζήτησης και κομμουνιστικής τομής. Μείναμε λιγότεροι, γίναμε φτωχότεροι: η παγκόσμια επιστημονική κοινότητα, η μαρξιστική διανόηση, η οικογένεια του, η αριστερά, η οργάνωση του η Κομμουνιστική Απελευθέρωση.
Ο σ. Ευτύχης, όμως, μας έκανε όλους πλουσιότερους με το μεγάλο θεωρητικό και συγγραφικό του έργο, τις διηγήσεις του, τις παρεμβάσεις του, τους αγώνες του.
Έζησε 98 χρόνια, γεννημένος το Δεκέμβρη του 1927 στο Κάδρος Κανδάνου, της επαρχίας Κισσάμου του νομού Χανίων. Πνεύμα πρωτοπόρο και ανήσυχο μπήκε στην ΕΠΟΝ το 1943 σε ηλικία 16 ετών για να παλέψει ενάντια στη φασιστική κατοχή. Καταδικάστηκε σε θάνατο σε ηλικία 19 ετών και μετά από ποινή που μετατράπηκε σε 18ετή κάθειρξη έμεινε δεσμώτης μέχρι το 1955. Φυλακίστηκε στο Ιτζεδίν στο Καλάμι Χανίων, στις φυλακές Αβέρωφ, στη Σύρο και εξορίστηκε στη Γυάρο.
Μετά την επιστροφή του από την εξορία, χρεώθηκε ως μέλος του ΚΚΕ σε διάφορα καθήκοντα. Στη Σπουδάζουσα της ΕΔΑ Αθήνας ως Γραμματέας της από το 1956-1958, στην εφημερίδα Αυγή, στην Εκτελεστική Επιτροπή της ΕΔΑ, υπεύθυνος του θεωρητικού περιοδικού Σύγχρονα Θέματα. Μετά τη λήψη του πτυχίου του, το 1958, δούλευε σε ιδιωτική φαρμακευτική εταιρεία. Με την έλλειψη πιστοποιητικού κοινωνικών φρονημάτων για να μπορέσει να συνεχίσει το ερευνητικό και διδακτικό έργο του, το 1965 αποφάσισε να φύγει στην Γαλλία για διδακτορικές σπουδές και διδασκαλία, έτσι η δικτατορία στην Ελλάδα τον βρήκε στο εξωτερικό όπου ανέπτυξε πλούσια αντιχουντική δράση. Διετέλεσε μέλος της Κεντρικής Επιτροπής του ΚΚΕ από το 1968-1973. Επέστρεψε στην Ελλάδα το 1976. Συνέβαλε στη συνέχεια στην έκδοση των θεωρητικών περιοδικών Επιστημονική Σκέψη.
Αποχώρησε από το ΚΚΕ το 1989 και εντάχτηκε στο Νέο Αριστερό Ρεύμα. Εκλέχτηκε στην Πολιτική Επιτροπή του ΝΑΡ το 1990. Συνέβαλε στην έκδοση για μεγάλο διάστημα της Διαλεκτικής και από το 1992 ως εκδότης του 3μηνιαίου θεωρητικού περιοδικού Ουτοπία.
Εντάχτηκε στη νέα οργάνωση, Κομμουνιστική Απελευθέρωση από τη συγκρότηση της το 2025 ως μέλος της Οργάνωσης Βάσης Ανατολικών της Οργάνωσης Αττικής.
Ο Ευτύχης έχει διεθνή αναγνώριση από τους επιστήμονες και μαρξιστές. Ανήκει σε όλες και όλους μας. Άφησε ένα τεράστιο έργο που είναι ανεκτίμητο που εμείς ως Κομμουνιστική Απελευθέρωση θα το αξιοποιούμε συνεχώς και ένα μεγάλο κενό που θα δώσουμε όλες τις δυνάμεις μας να το καλύψουμε.
Η πολιτική του κηδεία θα γίνει στη γενέτειρά του Κρήτη. Λεπτομέρειες θα ανακοινωθούν σύντομα».
[{2025-08-20 retrieved} https://www.ethnos.gr/culture/article/377742/eytyxhsmpitsakhspethaneognostosfilosofoskaipanepisthmiakossehlikia98eton, Πολιτισμός 19.08.2025 18:18]
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"Here's a concise overview of Confucius (孔子, Kǒngzǐ), one of history's most influential philosophers:
### **Core Identity**
* **Who:** Chinese philosopher, teacher, and political figure.
* **When:** Lived during the **Spring and Autumn period** (c. 551–479 BCE) – a time of political fragmentation and social upheaval in China.
* **Goal:** To restore social harmony, ethical governance, and moral order to a chaotic society.
### **Core Teachings & Philosophy (Confucianism)**
Confucius focused on **ethics, relationships, and virtuous leadership**, not metaphysics or religion. Key concepts include:
1. **Ren (仁) - Benevolence/Humaneness:** The supreme virtue. Compassion, empathy, love for others, and the quality defining a true gentleman (*junzi*).
2. **Li (礼) - Ritual/Propriety:** Proper conduct, etiquette, customs, and rituals that maintain social order and express respect. More than formality; it cultivates inner virtue.
3. **Xiao (孝) - Filial Piety:** Reverence, respect, and duty towards parents, elders, and ancestors. The foundation of social stability.
4. **Yi (义) - Righteousness/Justice:** Moral disposition to do good, act rightly, and uphold justice. Knowing and doing what is morally correct.
5. **Zhi (智) - Wisdom/Knowledge:** Moral discernment, understanding virtue, and learning from experience and tradition.
6. **Xin (信) - Integrity/Trustworthiness:** Keeping promises, being sincere and honest.
7. **The Five Relationships:** Society functions harmoniously through defined reciprocal duties:
* Ruler & Subject
* Father & Son
* Husband & Wife
* Elder Brother & Younger Brother
* Friend & Friend
8. **Junzi (君子) - The Gentleman:** The ideal moral person, characterized by *ren*, *li*, learning, humility, and integrity – the goal of self-cultivation.
9. **Meritocracy:** Leaders should be chosen based on virtue, ability, and merit, not just birthright. Education is key to developing merit.
10. **Rectification of Names (正名, Zhèngmíng):** Using language precisely so that roles (ruler, father, subject, son) reflect reality and duties. A ruler *should* act like a ruler.
### **Primary Source: The Analects (论语, Lúnyǔ)**
* Not written by Confucius himself.
* A collection of his sayings, dialogues with disciples, and brief narratives compiled by his followers after his death.
* The foundational text of Confucian thought.
### **Historical Context & Impact**
* **Lifetime:** Offered advice to rulers and taught disciples, but largely unsuccessful in securing a powerful position to implement his ideas widely.
* **Posthumous Influence:** His teachings were developed by later thinkers (Mencius, Xunzi) into the system known as **Confucianism**.
* **State Doctrine:** Became the dominant state ideology and basis of education, civil service exams, and social structure in China for over two millennia (especially after the Han Dynasty).
* **East Asian Influence:** Profoundly shaped the cultures, governments, ethics, and social values of Korea, Japan, Vietnam, and beyond.
* **Modern Relevance:** Continues to influence ethics, education, leadership, and social values globally. Revived interest in modern China and discussions on social harmony.
### **Key Takeaways**
* Focused on **practical ethics, social harmony, and virtuous leadership**.
* Emphasized **self-cultivation, learning, and fulfilling one's role** within relationships.
* Advocated for **government by moral example and merit**.
* His teachings became the bedrock of **traditional Chinese culture and East Asian civilization**.
* **Not a religion** in the Western sense, but a comprehensive ethical and philosophical system.
Confucius sought to create a just and harmonious society through the moral improvement of individuals, starting with family relationships and extending to rulers and the state. His ideas remain deeply relevant today."
[{2025-07-24 retrieved} https://chat.deepseek.com/a/chat/s/cd3af39d-4228-4e18-a0bf-cc5802154f54]
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"In metaphysics, ontology is the philosophical study of being. It investigates what types of entities exist, how they are grouped into categories, and how they are related to one another on the most fundamental level. Ontologists often try to determine what the categories or highest kinds are and how they form a system of categories that encompasses the classification of all entities. Commonly proposed categories include substances, properties, relations, states of affairs, and events. These categories are characterized by fundamental ontological concepts, including particularity and universality, abstractness and concreteness, or possibility and necessity. Of special interest is the concept of ontological dependence, which determines whether the entities of a category exist on the most fundamental level. Disagreements within ontology are often about whether entities belonging to a certain category exist and, if so, how they are related to other entities.[1]
When used as a countable noun, the words ontology and ontologies refer not to the science of being but to theories within the science of being. Ontological theories can be divided into various types according to their theoretical commitments. Monocategorical ontologies hold that there is only one basic category, but polycategorical ontologies rejected this view. Hierarchical ontologies assert that some entities exist on a more fundamental level and that other entities depend on them. Flat ontologies, on the other hand, deny such a privileged status to any entity."
[{2023-09-28 retrieved} https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ontology]
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"Metaphysics is the branch of philosophy that studies the fundamental nature of reality. This includes the first principles of: being or existence, identity, change, space and time, cause and effect, necessity, actuality, and possibility.[1]
Metaphysics is considered one of the four main branches of philosophy, along with epistemology, logic, and ethics.[2] It includes questions about the nature of consciousness and the relationship between mind and matter, between substance and attribute, and between potentiality and actuality.[3]
Metaphysics studies questions related to what it is for something to exist and what types of existence there are. Metaphysics seeks to answer, in an abstract and fully general manner, the questions of: What is it that exists; and What it is like.[4]"
[{2023-09-28 retrieved} https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metaphysics]
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"Ethics or moral philosophy is a branch[1] of philosophy that "involves systematizing, defending, and recommending concepts of right and wrong behavior".[2] The field of ethics, along with aesthetics, concerns matters of value; these fields comprise the branch of philosophy called axiology.[3]
Ethics seeks to resolve questions of human morality by defining concepts such as good and evil, right and wrong, virtue and vice, justice and crime.[4] As a field of intellectual inquiry, moral philosophy is related to the fields of moral psychology, descriptive ethics, and value theory.
Three major areas of study within ethics recognized today are:[2]
* Meta-ethics, concerning the theoretical meaning and reference of moral propositions, and how their truth values (if any) can be determined;
* Normative ethics, concerning the practical means of determining a moral course of action;
* Applied ethics, concerning what a person is obligated (or permitted) to do in a specific situation or a particular domain of action.[2]"
[{2023-09-28 retrieved} https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethics]
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