Metaphysics flashcards
17 flashcard decks by 13 users
This GoConqr page gathers a small set of metaphysics flashcards, from substance and natural kinds to personal identity and time. University students and school students can practice definitions and arguments, while teachers can find material for their lessons. The decks cover university and school levels. Choose a deck to begin.
Flashcards
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42 cardsINTRO TO METAPHYSICS BACKGROUND / HISTORICAL OVERVIEW
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22 cardsSpracheRealität What are the three main tenets/principles of Metaphysical Realism?
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37 cardsAyers - Locke vs. Aristotle on Natural Kinds Kripke and Putnam Words, tiger/gold, have their meaning by being a name of a natural kind.
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19 cardsNewton's Absolutism How does Newton characterise the difference between absolute and relative time (Scholium para 1)?
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21 cardsSubstance Persisting things: the basic objects of reference in language and thought. Self-standing thing; does not de...
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13 cardsLeibniz's arguments against Newton and Clarke What is space, according to Leibniz?
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15 cardsPersonal Identity What, according to Locke, does identity consist in for a mass of matter? What about for a living body?
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52 cardsMETAPHYSICS DEFINITIONS
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32 cardsRealism, Idealism, and Skepticism on Purpose in Nature and Change Made specifically for the Rockhurst University course, Reality and Human Existence
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10 cardsMetaphysics
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6 cardsSHIP OF THESEUS
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16 cardsHPS100 Lecture Seven
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4 cardsNatural Kinds
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4 cardstime, tempo and temporality
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8 cardsFinal Exam
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6 cardsUntitled Argument concerned with things which change
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2 cardsPhil-osophy Yeah
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About metaphysics flashcards
GoConqr OriginalWhat the metaphysics flashcards cover
These user-made decks offer terms and questions on substance, natural kinds, personal identity and theories of reality. The deck on metaphysics definitions includes persistence and psychological continuity. Other decks examine the Ship of Theseus and arguments about space associated with Newton and Leibniz.
How to study with a deck
Start with Metaphysics for terms covering realism, idealism and theories of identity. Work through the cards, then try to explain each term without looking at its definition. Return to the cards that were difficult and put the ideas into your own words.
For focused practice, use Personal Identity to work through questions about Locke's account of identity. If you want a visual overview of an idea, switch to a mind map on the unit page. For a different way to check your understanding, try a quiz there. Pick a topic and work through its cards at your own pace.
Frequently asked questions
Which flashcard deck is a good place to start?
Start with Metaphysics if you want to work through terms from several theories, including realism, idealism, dualism and substance theory. Read a card, try to recall its explanation, and then check it. You can move to a more focused deck when you find a topic you want to explore.
What topics do these flashcards cover?
The decks cover substance, natural kinds, personal identity, space and time, among other topics. Personal Identity asks questions about Locke's account of identity, while Newton's Absolutism asks about absolute and relative time and space. The deck on the Ship of Theseus considers questions about persistence and parts.
Are the flashcards free to use?
Yes. Every flashcard deck listed here is free to open and study without an account. The resources were made by GoConqr users, not by GoConqr. A free account also lets you save quiz scores and make your own quizzes, mind maps, flashcards and notes.
Who are these flashcards suitable for?
The collection is mainly at university level, with some resources at school level. University and school students can use the cards to practice terms and questions, and teachers can look for material to use in lessons. Decks vary in focus, so choose one that matches the topic you are studying.