Metaphysics

Metaphysics

1. Cosmology

   • Branch of metaphysics that tries to explain the theories, origin and development of the nature of cosmos or universe
     • It looks for the origin of the universe, according to Zoroastrians, there are two God forces responsible for controlling the phenomena of universe.
       • The study of totality of all phenomena of the universe comes under cosmology.

2. Teleology

   • This branch tries to clear on subjects the purpose in the universe
     • The most-celebrated account of teleology was that given by Aristotle when he declared that a full explanation of anything must consider its final cause as well as its efficient, material, and formal causes
       • It was also described as final causality, in contrast with explanation solely in terms of efficient causes

3. Ontology

   • The branch that searches for the meaning of existence and tries to resolve questions about existences, space, time, nature, God.
     • There is also concern with the classification of entities in the universe
       • Entities named as nouns