metafyziké

Metafyziké is the Greek term for metaphysics, a branch of philosophy that examines the fundamental nature of reality, including the relationship between mind and matter, substance and attribute, potentiality and actuality. It seeks to understand the underlying principles of existence and the universe. Traditionally, metaphysics has been divided into several sub-fields, including ontology, the study of being, and cosmology, the study of the universe as a whole. Questions addressed by metaphysics often go beyond the scope of empirical science, exploring concepts such as causality, time, space, possibility, and necessity. It investigates what exists and what are its essential properties. The term itself is derived from the Greek words meta, meaning "after" or "beyond," and physika, meaning "physics." This suggests that metaphysics deals with aspects of reality that are beyond the physical. Throughout history, philosophers have debated the scope and validity of metaphysical inquiry, with some arguing for its essential role in understanding the world and others critiquing its abstract and often unverifiable nature. Despite these debates, metaphysics continues to be a central area of philosophical investigation, influencing fields such as epistemology, ethics, and logic.