Philosophy Themes

The branch of philosophy dealing with the nature of reality, existence, and being

The study of knowledge, justified belief, and the rationality of belief

The branch of philosophy concerned with moral principles and values

The systematic study of valid inference and correct reasoning

The philosophical study of beauty, art, and taste

The study of government, politics, liberty, justice, and the enforcement of laws

The study of the nature of mind, mental events, consciousness, and their relationship to the physical body

The study of structures of experience and consciousness

Philosophy emphasizing individual existence, freedom, and the search for meaning

Philosophical traditions from antiquity, particularly Greek and Roman thought

Western philosophy from the Renaissance through the 18th century

20th and 21st century philosophical movements and problems

The study of the nature, origin, and usage of language, especially its relationship to reality, thought, and meaning

The study of the foundations, methods, and implications of science, including the nature of scientific explanation and theory

The philosophical analysis of religious beliefs, practices, and arguments concerning the nature and existence of the divine

The philosophical investigation of technology and its relationship to humans, society, and the world

A branch of philosophy that critiques traditional philosophy from a feminist perspective and explores gender, identity, and power

The philosophical study of the ethical, metaphysical, and aesthetic issues surrounding the environment and human interactions with nature

The philosophical study of history, historical events, and the meaning and direction of historical processes

A philosophical approach to culture, literature, and politics that seeks to confront social structures of power, domination, and ideology

A philosophical movement that critiques modernist thought and emphasizes the role of power, language, and social structures in shaping human experience

The philosophical belief that life lacks inherent meaning, value, or purpose, and that moral, metaphysical, or religious claims are baseless or illusory.

A Hellenistic philosophy that teaches the development of self-control, reason, and virtue as a means to achieve inner peace and harmony with nature, emphasizing acceptance of what cannot be controlled.

A philosophical approach that questions the possibility of certain or absolute knowledge, advocating for doubt, critical inquiry, and suspension of judgment in the face of insufficient evidence.