METAPHYSICS

METAPHYSICS

1. Teleology

   • Is the explanation by reference to some purpose, end, goal, or function. Traditionally, it was also described as final causality, in contrast with explanation solely in terms of efficient causes (the origin of a change or a state of rest in something).

2. Ontology

   • It is the study of reality or existence or just the nature of being.
     • The study of ontology along with delving into the fundamentals of being, is also concerned with the classification of the entities of universe.

3. Cosmology

   • The study of totality of all phenomena of the universe comes under cosmology.
     • This concept should not be confused with that of physical cosmology; the science of physical cosmology studies the origin of the universe, which is a different subject altogether.

4. Is the branch that considers the physical universe and the nature of ultimate reality.

5. It asks questions like, what is real? what is the origin of the world? what is beyond the stars?