Metafüüs

Metafüüs is a philosophical term derived from the Greek words "meta" meaning "beyond" or "after" and "physika" meaning "nature" or "natural things." It refers to the branch of metaphysics that explores the fundamental nature of reality, existence, and the world beyond the purely physical or empirical. Metaphysics seeks to understand concepts that are not directly observable or measurable through scientific methods.

Key areas within metaphysics include ontology, the study of being and existence, and cosmology, the study of the universe's origin and structure. It grapples with abstract questions such as the nature of consciousness, the existence of God, the relationship between mind and body, and the concepts of time, space, and causality. While closely related to physics, which studies the material world, metaphysics ventures into realms that transcend physical laws and phenomena. Different philosophical traditions offer various perspectives on these fundamental questions.