Select the one word for the given group of words:
The branch of philosophy that asks what is truly real, and deals with questions about being, time, space and cause
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Metaphysics
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Epistemology | the branch of philosophy that studies knowledge: what we can know and how we know it | In epistemology, we discussed whether we can be sure of anything we have not seen ourselves. |
| (2) Metaphysics (answer) | the branch of philosophy that studies what is real, and questions about being, time, space and cause | In our metaphysics class, we spent a whole hour asking whether time can exist if nothing ever changes. |
| (3) Aesthetics | the branch of philosophy that studies beauty and art | Her essay in aesthetics asked why a sad song can still feel beautiful. |
| (4) Theology | the study of God and of religious beliefs | Brother Joseph studied theology for four years before he began to teach at the seminary. |