metafüüsikaline

Metafüüsikaline refers to a branch of philosophy that investigates the fundamental nature of reality. It explores questions concerning existence, consciousness, space, time, causality, and possibility that lie beyond the scope of empirical observation and scientific inquiry. The term itself derives from the Greek words "meta" meaning "after" or "beyond" and "physika" meaning "physics." Historically, it was associated with the works of Aristotle, whose writings on these topics were placed "after" his treatises on physics.

Metaphysical inquiries often delve into concepts such as idealism, materialism, dualism, and monism, attempting to understand the underlying substance and principles of the universe. It examines abstract concepts like being, identity, and change, seeking to establish a coherent framework for understanding what is real. While empirical sciences focus on observable phenomena and testable hypotheses, metaphysics engages in conceptual analysis and logical reasoning to explore these deeper questions. Its aim is not to describe how the world works in a practical sense, but rather to understand what it means for anything to exist at all.