metaphysics

metafísica

Rama de la filosofía que estudia qué existe y cómo es la realidad.

En inglés sencillo: The part of philosophy that asks what exists and what reality is like.

• She studies metaphysics at university.
• The course covers basic questions in metaphysics.
• Does metaphysics help us understand the nature of time?

Expresiones frecuentes: study metaphysics, a metaphysics course, modern metaphysics

metafísica

Ideas básicas de un pensador o grupo sobre lo que existe y cómo funciona la realidad.

En inglés sencillo: A thinker's or group's basic ideas about what exists and how reality works.

• His metaphysics gives the mind a central role.
• We discussed the metaphysics of Aristotle.
• Their different metaphysics led them to different views of human freedom.

Cómo se usa: the metaphysics of someone/something (They compared the metaphysics of two ancient philosophers.)

Sinónimos: worldview

Expresiones frecuentes: kant's metaphysics, a coherent metaphysics, the metaphysics of being

metafísica

Estudio de los espíritus y de otras cosas que se cree que existen más allá del mundo material.

En inglés sencillo: The study of spirits and other things believed to exist beyond the physical world.

• Her interest in metaphysics began with stories about spirits.
• The shop sells books on metaphysics and reincarnation.
• He turned to metaphysics for answers about life after death.

Expresiones frecuentes: books on metaphysics, spiritual metaphysics, explore metaphysics

principios fundamentales

Ideas o reglas más fundamentales en las que se basa algo.

En inglés sencillo: The most basic ideas or rules behind something.

• Trust forms the metaphysics of their business.
• She questioned the metaphysics behind the club's rules.
• The book examines the metaphysics of artistic creation.

Cómo se usa: the metaphysics of something (The essay explores the metaphysics of everyday work.)

Sinónimos: foundations, first principles

Expresiones frecuentes: the metaphysics of art, underlying metaphysics