xíng
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philosophy
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Meaning of 形而上学

形而上学 means metaphysics; the branch of philosophy that investigates the fundamental nature of reality and being; metaphysical thinking; the worldview or methodology opposite to dialectics (characterized by isolated, static, and one-sided views). Pronounced xíng ér shàng xué.

  • metaphysics; the branch of philosophy that investigates the fundamental nature of reality and being
  • metaphysical thinking; the worldview or methodology opposite to dialectics (characterized by isolated, static, and one-sided views)

Definitions & Examples

Xíng
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shàng
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Metaphysics is one of the foundational disciplines of philosophy.

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xíng
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shàng
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The ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle is called the "Father of Metaphysics."

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This course mainly discusses fundamental questions of metaphysics.