metafüüsilisi

Metafüüsilisi is the plural form of the Estonian word metafüüsikaline, meaning metaphysical. In philosophical discourse, the term metafüüsikaline refers to that which lies beyond the physical or empirical realm, dealing with fundamental questions about reality, existence, being, and the nature of things. It explores concepts that cannot be directly observed or measured through scientific methods.

Metaphysical inquiries often delve into topics such as the mind-body problem, the existence of God, free will versus determinism, the nature of consciousness, and the relationship between universals and particulars. These investigations are not bound by the limitations of the material world but seek to understand the underlying principles or structures that might govern it.

The term itself derives from the ancient Greek "meta ta physika," meaning "after the things of nature," and was originally used to denote Aristotle's writings that came after his treatises on physics. While initially a cataloging convention, it came to signify a branch of philosophy concerned with existence and reality in its most general and abstract sense.

In essence, metafüüsikaline concepts attempt to provide a framework for understanding reality that transcends immediate sensory experience, addressing the fundamental "why" and "what" questions of existence that empirical science, by its nature, may not be able to fully answer.