Branches of philosophy

Branches of philosophy

1. Methaphysics

   • The branch responsable of answering questions about reality
     • ontology
       • general properties of being
     • cosmology
       • origin of the Universe and the general properties of nature
     • Theology
       • this studies god as the creator of all other beings

2. Gnoseology

   • It studies our knowledge of reality, it analyses the possibilities and limits of human knowlegde. The different methods we use to understand, and the role of reason and the senses.
     • epistemology
       • It studies the most complete form of knowledge: cientific knowledge
     • Logic
       • Studies the structure of arguments to determine which ones are valid and which ones aren't

3. Anthropology

   • is the branch of philosophy that studies humans. It can study them in a social or natural perspective
     • Physical antrophology
       • analyses the physical features of human. It pays attention on the features that distinguish us from animals
     • Social or cultural anthropology
       • focuses on the human tendency to live in society
     • Philosophical anthropology
       • it's trully philosophical, it tries to give a global vision of human beings

4. Ethics, Aesthetics and political philosophy

   • tries to find a rational cause of our behavior
   • Aeshtetics
     • Tries to define the existence of art. It wants to define beauty and the experience human beings have when exposed to art
   • Ethics
   • Political philosophy
     • studies the relations of power by reflecting on laws, justice, authority