metaphysic
noun
meta·phys·ic
ˌme-tə-ˈfi-zik 
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a
b
: a particular system of metaphysics
2
: the system of principles underlying a particular study or subject : philosophy sense 3b
metaphysic
adjective
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But a lot of these new metaphysics are being made up on prime time.
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Madeleine Kearns, National Review, 1 Oct. 2019
His supporters, though, tend to back him less for metaphysics than for rude practicality.
—Eric Lach, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2019
Of course, people may also be weak-willed about starting to read about metaphysics, epistemology and ethics.
—Michael Dirda, Washington Post, 20 Nov. 2019
Science cannot seek to prove or disprove the existence of God because science cannot use metaphysics or the supernatural for explanation.
—al, 8 Dec. 2019
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Madeleine Kearns, National Review, 1 Oct. 2019
His supporters, though, tend to back him less for metaphysics than for rude practicality.
—Eric Lach, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2019
Of course, people may also be weak-willed about starting to read about metaphysics, epistemology and ethics.
—Michael Dirda, Washington Post, 20 Nov. 2019
Science cannot seek to prove or disprove the existence of God because science cannot use metaphysics or the supernatural for explanation.
—al, 8 Dec. 2019
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“Metaphysic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/metaphysic. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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