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3 Magic Words
3 Magic Words is a 2010 documentary film written, directed and produced by Michael Perlin.
3 Magic Words is a 2010 documentary film written, directed and produced by Michael Perlin.
Accident (philosophy)
Accident, as used in philosophy, is an attribute which may or may not belong to a subject, without affecting its essence.
Accident, as used in philosophy, is an attribute which may or may not belong to a subject, without affecting its essence.
Actual infinity
Actual infinity or potential infinity is the idea that numbers, or some other type of mathematical object, can form an actual, completed totality; namely, a set.
Actual infinity or potential infinity is the idea that numbers, or some other type of mathematical object, can form an actual, completed totality; namely, a set.
Biocentrism (cosmology)
Biocentrism (from Greek: βίος, bios, "life"; and κέντρον, kentron, "center") — also known as the biocentric universe — is a theory proposed in 2007 by American scientist Robert Lanza.
Biocentrism (from Greek: βίος, bios, "life"; and κέντρον, kentron, "center") — also known as the biocentric universe — is a theory proposed in 2007 by American scientist Robert Lanza.
Body (metaphysics)
The definition of a body in terms of metaphysics is a puzzling endeavor.
The definition of a body in terms of metaphysics is a puzzling endeavor.
Body hopping
Body hopping is the fictional ability and desire to possess people in quick succession.
Body hopping is the fictional ability and desire to possess people in quick succession.
Brute fact
In contemporary philosophy, a brute fact is one whose truth does not depend on some more fundamental fact or facts.
In contemporary philosophy, a brute fact is one whose truth does not depend on some more fundamental fact or facts.
Categories of the understanding
The categories of the understanding are used in Immanuel Kant's philosophy.
The categories of the understanding are used in Immanuel Kant's philosophy.
Centers for Spiritual Living
The Centers for Spiritual Living is an religious denomination promoting Religious Science that was founded by Ernest Holmes in 1949.
The Centers for Spiritual Living is an religious denomination promoting Religious Science that was founded by Ernest Holmes in 1949.
Church of Divine Science
The Church of Divine Science is a religious group founded originally in San Francisco in the 1880s under Malinda Cramer.
The Church of Divine Science is a religious group founded originally in San Francisco in the 1880s under Malinda Cramer.
Clinamen
Clinamen is the Latin name Lucretius gave to the unpredictable swerve of atoms, in the atomistic doctrine of Epicurus.
Clinamen is the Latin name Lucretius gave to the unpredictable swerve of atoms, in the atomistic doctrine of Epicurus.
Container space
The container theory of space is a metaphysical theory according to which space is a background against which objects rest and move, with the implication that it can continue to exist in the abs...
The container theory of space is a metaphysical theory according to which space is a background against which objects rest and move, with the implication that it can continue to exist in the abs...
Cosmology (metaphysics)
Cosmology in metaphysics is the reflection on the totality of all phenomena.
Cosmology in metaphysics is the reflection on the totality of all phenomena.
Creative visualization
Creative visualization (sports visualization) refers to the practice of seeking to affect the outer world via changing one's thoughts.
Creative visualization (sports visualization) refers to the practice of seeking to affect the outer world via changing one's thoughts.
Dilemma of determinism
The dilemma of determinism is the claim that if determinism is true, our actions are controlled by preceding events and thus we are not free; and that if indeterminism is true, our actions are ...
The dilemma of determinism is the claim that if determinism is true, our actions are controlled by preceding events and thus we are not free; and that if indeterminism is true, our actions are ...
Doctrine of internal relations
The doctrine of internal relations is the philosophical doctrine that all relations are internal to their bearers, in the sense that they are essential to them and the bearers would not be what ...
The doctrine of internal relations is the philosophical doctrine that all relations are internal to their bearers, in the sense that they are essential to them and the bearers would not be what ...
Duration (philosophy)
Duration is the theory of time and consciousness, posited by the French philosopher Henri Bergson.
Duration is the theory of time and consciousness, posited by the French philosopher Henri Bergson.
Eternity of the world
The question of the eternity of the world was a concern of the philosophers of the classical period and particularly the medieval theologians and philosophers of the 13th century.
The question of the eternity of the world was a concern of the philosophers of the classical period and particularly the medieval theologians and philosophers of the 13th century.
Event (philosophy)
In philosophy, events are objects in time or instantiations of properties in objects.
In philosophy, events are objects in time or instantiations of properties in objects.
Evil daemon
The evil dæmon, sometimes referred to as the evil genius, is a concept in Cartesian philosophy.
The evil dæmon, sometimes referred to as the evil genius, is a concept in Cartesian philosophy.
Evil demon
The evil demon, sometimes referred to as the evil genius, is a concept in Cartesian philosophy.
The evil demon, sometimes referred to as the evil genius, is a concept in Cartesian philosophy.
Extension (metaphysics)
In metaphysics, extension is, roughly speaking, the property of "taking up space".
In metaphysics, extension is, roughly speaking, the property of "taking up space".
Face-to-face
The face-to-face relation refers to a concept in the French philosopher Emmanuel Levinas' thought on human sociality.
The face-to-face relation refers to a concept in the French philosopher Emmanuel Levinas' thought on human sociality.
Formal distinction
In scholastic metaphysics, a formal distinction is a distinction intermediate between what is merely conceptual, and what is fully real or mind-independent.
In scholastic metaphysics, a formal distinction is a distinction intermediate between what is merely conceptual, and what is fully real or mind-independent.
Frankfurt cases
Frankfurt cases were presented by philosopher Harry Frankfurt in 1969 as counterexamples to the "principle of alternative possibilities" or PAP, which holds that an agent is morally responsible ...
Frankfurt cases were presented by philosopher Harry Frankfurt in 1969 as counterexamples to the "principle of alternative possibilities" or PAP, which holds that an agent is morally responsible ...
Frankfurt counterexamples
Frankfurt counterexamples (also known as Frankfurt cases or Frankfurt-style cases) were presented by philosopher Harry Frankfurt in 1969 as counterexamples to the "principle of alter...
Frankfurt counterexamples (also known as Frankfurt cases or Frankfurt-style cases) were presented by philosopher Harry Frankfurt in 1969 as counterexamples to the "principle of alter...
Free will in antiquity
Free will in antiquity was not discussed in the same terms as used in the modern free will debates, but historians of the problem have speculated who exactly was first to take positions as deter...
Free will in antiquity was not discussed in the same terms as used in the modern free will debates, but historians of the problem have speculated who exactly was first to take positions as deter...
Freedom of action
Freedom of action in philosophy has been distinguished from freedom of the will at least since the work of Thomas Hobbes and David Hume, who claimed that human freedom was the lack of external c...
Freedom of action in philosophy has been distinguished from freedom of the will at least since the work of Thomas Hobbes and David Hume, who claimed that human freedom was the lack of external c...
Gerardus Everardus Tros
Gerardus Everardus Tros (December 25, 1927) is a metaphysical philosopher and writer.
Gerardus Everardus Tros (December 25, 1927) is a metaphysical philosopher and writer.
Growing block universe
According to the Growing Block Universe or Evolving Block Universe or The Growing Block View theory of time, the past and present exist and the future does not exist.
According to the Growing Block Universe or Evolving Block Universe or The Growing Block View theory of time, the past and present exist and the future does not exist.
Gunk (mereology)
In mereology, an area of philosophical logic, the term gunk applies to any whole whose parts all have further proper parts.
In mereology, an area of philosophical logic, the term gunk applies to any whole whose parts all have further proper parts.
Home of Truth
The Home of Truth is a New Thought denomination founded in San Francisco, California founded by Annie Rix Militz.
The Home of Truth is a New Thought denomination founded in San Francisco, California founded by Annie Rix Militz.
Human spirit
Human spirit is a component of human philosophy, psychology and religion - the spiritual or mental part of humanity.
Human spirit is a component of human philosophy, psychology and religion - the spiritual or mental part of humanity.
Huna (New Age)
Huna is a Hawaiian word adopted by Max Freedom Long in 1936 to describe his theory of metaphysics which he linked to ancient Hawaiian kahuna.
Huna is a Hawaiian word adopted by Max Freedom Long in 1936 to describe his theory of metaphysics which he linked to ancient Hawaiian kahuna.
Huna (New Thought)
Huna is a Hawaiian word adopted by Max Freedom Long (1890–1971) in 1936 to describe his theory of metaphysics which he linked to ancient Hawaiian kahuna (experts).
Huna is a Hawaiian word adopted by Max Freedom Long (1890–1971) in 1936 to describe his theory of metaphysics which he linked to ancient Hawaiian kahuna (experts).
Hypokeimenon
Hypokeimenon (Greek: ὑποκείμενον) is a term in metaphysics which literally means the "underlying thing" (Latin subiectum).
Hypokeimenon (Greek: ὑποκείμενον) is a term in metaphysics which literally means the "underlying thing" (Latin subiectum).
Impenetrability
In metaphysics, impenetrability is the name given to that quality of matter whereby two bodies cannot occupy the same space at the same time.
In metaphysics, impenetrability is the name given to that quality of matter whereby two bodies cannot occupy the same space at the same time.
Index of metaphysics articles
Metaphysics is the branch of philosophy that investigates principles of reality transcending those of any particular science.
Metaphysics is the branch of philosophy that investigates principles of reality transcending those of any particular science.
InfiniteQuest
InfiniteQuest is a membership driven hub for metaphysics, founded by psychic medium John Edward in 2009.
InfiniteQuest is a membership driven hub for metaphysics, founded by psychic medium John Edward in 2009.
Inherence
Inherence refers to Empedocles' idea that the qualities of matter come from the relative proportions of each of the four elements entering into a thing.
Inherence refers to Empedocles' idea that the qualities of matter come from the relative proportions of each of the four elements entering into a thing.
Intuition (Bergson)
Intuition is the philosophical method of French philosopher Henri Bergson.
Intuition is the philosophical method of French philosopher Henri Bergson.
Involution (philosophy)
In philosophy, involution refers to situation where a process or object is "turned in" upon itself.
In philosophy, involution refers to situation where a process or object is "turned in" upon itself.
Jewish Science
Jewish Science is a Judaic spiritual movement comparable with the New Thought Movement.
Jewish Science is a Judaic spiritual movement comparable with the New Thought Movement.
Law of Attraction
The Law of Attraction is a metaphysical belief that "like attracts like", that positive and negative thinking bring about positive and negative physical results, respectively.
The Law of Attraction is a metaphysical belief that "like attracts like", that positive and negative thinking bring about positive and negative physical results, respectively.
Law of attraction
The law of attraction is a belief or theory, that "like attracts like," and that by focusing on positive or negative thoughts, one can bring about positive or negative results.
The law of attraction is a belief or theory, that "like attracts like," and that by focusing on positive or negative thoughts, one can bring about positive or negative results.
Law of identity
In logic, the Law of identity is the first of the so-called three classic laws of thought.
In logic, the Law of identity is the first of the so-called three classic laws of thought.
Mahakalashakti
Mahakalashakti also known as Intelligent Secret Code is a metaphysics science on name and time.
Mahakalashakti also known as Intelligent Secret Code is a metaphysics science on name and time.
Marcus Fronius
Marcus Fronius (born 1659 in Neustadt, Siebenbürgen - died 14 April 1713 in Kronstadt, Siebenbürgen) was a Lutheran theologian, pedagogue, and author whose published works covered topics such as...
Marcus Fronius (born 1659 in Neustadt, Siebenbürgen - died 14 April 1713 in Kronstadt, Siebenbürgen) was a Lutheran theologian, pedagogue, and author whose published works covered topics such as...
Material substratum
Hypokeimenon (Greek: ὑποκείμενον) is a term in metaphysics which literally means the "underlying thing" (Latin subiectum).
Hypokeimenon (Greek: ὑποκείμενον) is a term in metaphysics which literally means the "underlying thing" (Latin subiectum).
Meaning of life
The meaning of life is a concept that provides an answer to the philosophical question concerning the purpose and significance of life or existence in general.
The meaning of life is a concept that provides an answer to the philosophical question concerning the purpose and significance of life or existence in general.
Meontology
Meontology is the philosophical study of non-being.
Meontology is the philosophical study of non-being.
Meta-ontology
Metaontology is the branch of metaphysics that deals with the nature of ontology and ontological questions.
Metaontology is the branch of metaphysics that deals with the nature of ontology and ontological questions.
Metametaphysics
Metametaphysics is a branch of philosophy that explores the foundations of metaphysics.
Metametaphysics is a branch of philosophy that explores the foundations of metaphysics.
Metaphysical Society
The Metaphysical Society was a British society, founded in 1869 by James Knowles.
The Metaphysical Society was a British society, founded in 1869 by James Knowles.
Metaphysical Society of America
The Metaphysical Society of America is a philosophical organization founded by Paul Weiss in 1950 for promoting the study of metaphysics.
The Metaphysical Society of America is a philosophical organization founded by Paul Weiss in 1950 for promoting the study of metaphysics.
Metaphysics
Metaphysics is a branch of philosophy concerned with explaining the fundamental nature of being and the world, although the term is not easily defined.
Metaphysics is a branch of philosophy concerned with explaining the fundamental nature of being and the world, although the term is not easily defined.
Moral universe
Moral universe has two distinct meanings which are found throughout the literature.
Moral universe has two distinct meanings which are found throughout the literature.
Morris Lichtenstein
Morris Lichtenstein was the founder of the Society of Jewish Science.
Morris Lichtenstein was the founder of the Society of Jewish Science.
Multiple occupancy view
In metaphysics, the multiple occupancy view (m.o.) is a particular analysis of fission cases, which claims to be at least a priori possible, if not actually true of real cases of fission.
In metaphysics, the multiple occupancy view (m.o.) is a particular analysis of fission cases, which claims to be at least a priori possible, if not actually true of real cases of fission.
Natural law
Natural law or the law of nature (lex naturalis) has been described as a law whose content is set by nature and that therefore is universal.
Natural law or the law of nature (lex naturalis) has been described as a law whose content is set by nature and that therefore is universal.
New Age
The New Age movement is a Western spiritual movement that developed in the second half of the 20th century.
The New Age movement is a Western spiritual movement that developed in the second half of the 20th century.
New Civilization Church
The New Civilization Church or Church and School of the New Civilization was founded by Julia Sears in 1905 in Boston, Massachusetts.
The New Civilization Church or Church and School of the New Civilization was founded by Julia Sears in 1905 in Boston, Massachusetts.
New Thought
New Thought promotes the ideas that "Infinite Intelligence" or "God" is ubiquitous, spirit is the totality of real things, true human selfhood is divine, divine thought is a force for good, sick...
New Thought promotes the ideas that "Infinite Intelligence" or "God" is ubiquitous, spirit is the totality of real things, true human selfhood is divine, divine thought is a force for good, sick...
Noumenon
The noumenon is a posited object or event that is known (if at all) without the use of the senses.
The noumenon is a posited object or event that is known (if at all) without the use of the senses.
Ontology
Ontology is the philosophical study of the nature of being, existence, or reality, as well as the basic categories of being and their relations.
Ontology is the philosophical study of the nature of being, existence, or reality, as well as the basic categories of being and their relations.
Oppression
Oppression is the exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner.
Oppression is the exercise of authority or power in a burdensome, cruel, or unjust manner.
Other
The Other or Constitutive Other (also the verb othering) is a key concept in continental philosophy; it opposes the Same.
The Other or Constitutive Other (also the verb othering) is a key concept in continental philosophy; it opposes the Same.
Participation (philosophy)
In Philosophy participation is the inverse of inherence.
In Philosophy participation is the inverse of inherence.
Particular
In philosophy, particulars are concrete entities existing in space and time as opposed to abstractions.
In philosophy, particulars are concrete entities existing in space and time as opposed to abstractions.
Personal identity (philosophy)
In philosophy, personal identity is the unique identity of persons through time.
In philosophy, personal identity is the unique identity of persons through time.
Philosophical theology
Philosophical theology is the disciplined employment of philosophical methods in developing or analyzing theological concepts.
Philosophical theology is the disciplined employment of philosophical methods in developing or analyzing theological concepts.
Philosophy of mind
Philosophy of mind is a branch of philosophy that studies the nature of the mind, mental events, mental functions, mental properties, consciousness and their relationship to the physical body, p...
Philosophy of mind is a branch of philosophy that studies the nature of the mind, mental events, mental functions, mental properties, consciousness and their relationship to the physical body, p...
Philosophy of Organism
Philosophy of Organism or Organic Realism is how Alfred North Whitehead described his metaphysics.
Philosophy of Organism or Organic Realism is how Alfred North Whitehead described his metaphysics.
Philosophy of space and time
Philosophy of space and time is the branch of philosophy concerned with the issues surrounding the ontology, epistemology, and character of space and time.
Philosophy of space and time is the branch of philosophy concerned with the issues surrounding the ontology, epistemology, and character of space and time.
Primary/secondary quality distinction
The primary/secondary quality distinction is a conceptual distinction in epistemology and metaphysics, concerning the nature of reality.
The primary/secondary quality distinction is a conceptual distinction in epistemology and metaphysics, concerning the nature of reality.
Principle of individuation
The Principle of Individuation is a criterion which supposedly individuates or numerically distinguishes the members of the kind for which it is given, i.e. by which we can supposedly determine,...
The Principle of Individuation is a criterion which supposedly individuates or numerically distinguishes the members of the kind for which it is given, i.e. by which we can supposedly determine,...
Psychonautics
Psychonautics refers both to a methodology for describing and explaining the subjective effects of altered states of consciousness, including those induced by meditation or mind altering substan...
Psychonautics refers both to a methodology for describing and explaining the subjective effects of altered states of consciousness, including those induced by meditation or mind altering substan...
Quiddity
In scholastic philosophy, quiddity (;Latin quidditas) was another term for the essence of an object, literally its "whatness," or "what it is."
In scholastic philosophy, quiddity (;Latin quidditas) was another term for the essence of an object, literally its "whatness," or "what it is."
Reflexive monism
Reflexive Monism, a philosophical position developed by Max Velmans to account for the problems of consciousness in his book Understanding Consciousness, is a modern version of an ancient v...
Reflexive Monism, a philosophical position developed by Max Velmans to account for the problems of consciousness in his book Understanding Consciousness, is a modern version of an ancient v...
Religious Science
Religious Science, also known as Science of Mind, was established in 1927 by Ernest Holmes and is a spiritual, philosophical and metaphysical religious movement within the New Thought movement.
Religious Science, also known as Science of Mind, was established in 1927 by Ernest Holmes and is a spiritual, philosophical and metaphysical religious movement within the New Thought movement.
Reverence (emotion)
Reverence rev-er-uh ns, rev-ruh ns
Is defined by Dictionary.com as, "A feeling or attitude of deep respect tinged with awe; veneration."
Reverence rev-er-uh ns, rev-ruh ns
Is defined by Dictionary.com as, "A feeling or attitude of deep respect tinged with awe; veneration."
Semiphoras and Schemhamphorash
Semiphoras und Shemhamphoras Salominis is the title of a 1686 occult book attributed to King Solomon printed by Andreas Luppius.
Semiphoras und Shemhamphoras Salominis is the title of a 1686 occult book attributed to King Solomon printed by Andreas Luppius.
Simple (philosophy)
In contemporary mereology, a simple is any thing that has no proper parts.
In contemporary mereology, a simple is any thing that has no proper parts.
Simulated reality
Simulated reality is the skeptical hypothesis that reality could be simulated—perhaps by computer simulation—to a degree indistinguishable from "true" reality.
Simulated reality is the skeptical hypothesis that reality could be simulated—perhaps by computer simulation—to a degree indistinguishable from "true" reality.
Soul
A soul in certain spiritual, philosophical, and psychological traditions is the incorporeal essence of a person or living thing or object.
A soul in certain spiritual, philosophical, and psychological traditions is the incorporeal essence of a person or living thing or object.
Species (metaphysics)
Species, in metaphysics, is a specific genus-differentia defined item that is described first by its genus (genos) and then its differentia (diaphora).
Species, in metaphysics, is a specific genus-differentia defined item that is described first by its genus (genos) and then its differentia (diaphora).
Stoic Categories
The term Stoic Categories refers to Stoic ideas regarding Categories: the most fundamental classes of being for all things.
The term Stoic Categories refers to Stoic ideas regarding Categories: the most fundamental classes of being for all things.
Sufi metaphysics
Major ideas in Sufi metaphysics have surrounded the concept of wahdat.
Major ideas in Sufi metaphysics have surrounded the concept of wahdat.
Temporal parts
Temporal parts are a concept used in contemporary metaphysics in the debate over the persistence of material objects.
Temporal parts are a concept used in contemporary metaphysics in the debate over the persistence of material objects.
The Infinite Way
The Infinite Way is a New Thought spiritual movement devised by 21st century spiritualist Joel S. Goldsmith.
The Infinite Way is a New Thought spiritual movement devised by 21st century spiritualist Joel S. Goldsmith.
The Nine Freedoms
The Nine Freedoms is a book written by George King (January 23, 1919 - July 12, 1997) in 1963 as a result of the authors alleged ability to self-precipitate a 'deep Samadhic Trance state' so tha...
The Nine Freedoms is a book written by George King (January 23, 1919 - July 12, 1997) in 1963 as a result of the authors alleged ability to self-precipitate a 'deep Samadhic Trance state' so tha...
The Philosophical Library
The Philosophical Library is a non-profit organization run entirely by volunteers and founded in 1963.
The Philosophical Library is a non-profit organization run entirely by volunteers and founded in 1963.
Truth-value link
The principle of truth-value links is a concept in metaphysics discussed in debates between philosophical realism and anti-realism.
The principle of truth-value links is a concept in metaphysics discussed in debates between philosophical realism and anti-realism.
Two-stage model of free will
A two-stage model of free will separates the free stage from the will stage.
A two-stage model of free will separates the free stage from the will stage.
United Centers for Spiritual Living
The United Centers for Spiritual Living, or UCSL, is an religious denomination promoting Religious Science that was founded by Ernest Holmes in 1949.
The United Centers for Spiritual Living, or UCSL, is an religious denomination promoting Religious Science that was founded by Ernest Holmes in 1949.
Unity Church
Unity, also known as the Unity School of Christianity and informally as Unity Church, is a religious movement within the wider New Thought movement and is best known to many through...
Unity, also known as the Unity School of Christianity and informally as Unity Church, is a religious movement within the wider New Thought movement and is best known to many through...
Universal mind
One Universal Mind, Universal Mind, is a generic term for the universal Higher consciousness or source of being in some forms of esoteric or New Thought and spiritual philosophy.
One Universal Mind, Universal Mind, is a generic term for the universal Higher consciousness or source of being in some forms of esoteric or New Thought and spiritual philosophy.
Universality (philosophy)
In philosophy, universalism is a doctrine or school claiming universal facts can be discovered and is therefore understood as being in opposition to relativism.
In philosophy, universalism is a doctrine or school claiming universal facts can be discovered and is therefore understood as being in opposition to relativism.
University of Metaphysical Sciences
University of Metaphysical Sciences is a subsidiary of Wisdom of the Heart Church 5013, and is a non-profit spiritual school focused on teaching meditation techniques and self inquiry.
University of Metaphysical Sciences is a subsidiary of Wisdom of the Heart Church 5013, and is a non-profit spiritual school focused on teaching meditation techniques and self inquiry.
Will (philosophy)
Will in philosophical discussions, like generally in the English language, refers to the desire of an individual, and the acts done when such decisions are put into effect.
Will in philosophical discussions, like generally in the English language, refers to the desire of an individual, and the acts done when such decisions are put into effect.
Will to live
The will to live is a psychological force to fight for survival, particularly when one's life is threatened by an injury or disease such as cancer.
The will to live is a psychological force to fight for survival, particularly when one's life is threatened by an injury or disease such as cancer.