Metaphysics
A traditional branch of philosophy concerned with explaining the fundamental nature of being and the world that encompasses it. The study of ultimate reality.
Epistemology
Epistemology is the study of our method of acquiring knowledge. It answers the question, "How do we know?" It is concerned with how our minds are related to reality, and whether these relationships are valid or invalid.
Aesthetics
Aesthetics is the study of art. It includes what art consists of, as well as the purpose behind it. Does art consist of music, literature, and painting? Or does it include a good engineering solution, or a beautiful sunset? These are the questions that aimed at in aesthetics. It also studies methods of evaluating art, and allows judgments of the art.Does it accomplish a goal? Art has existed through all of recorded human history. It is unique to humans because of our unique form of thinking. Its importance is based on this nature, specifically, man's ability to abstract.
Ethics
Ethics is the study of moral values and principles. It answers the question, "What do I do?" It is the study of right and wrong in human endeavors. Ethics is a requirement for human life. It is our means of deciding a course of action. Without it, our actions would be random and aimless. There would be no way to work towards a goal because there would be no way to pick between a limitless number of goals. Even with an ethical standard, we may be unable to pursue our goals with the possibility of success. To the degree which a rational ethical standard is taken, we are able to correctly organize our goals and actions to accomplish our most important values. Any flaw in our ethics will reduce our ability to be successful in our endeavors.
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