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Metaphysics

Scope note

Use for the branch of philosophy inquring into the fundamental nature of reality, including such concepts as being, substance, essence, time, space, cause, and identity.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300054293

Broader Terms used

philosophy

Narrower Terms used

process philosophy
ontology
cosmology

Equivalent Terms used

Metaphysical

Created

13yrs ago

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