metaphysics

metafisica

Parte della filosofia che indaga che cosa esiste e quale sia la natura della realtà.

In inglese semplice: 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?

Espressioni comuni: study metaphysics, a metaphysics course, modern metaphysics

metafisica

Idee fondamentali di un pensatore o di un gruppo su ciò che esiste e su come funziona la realtà.

In inglese semplice: 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.

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

Sinonimi: worldview

Espressioni comuni: kant's metaphysics, a coherent metaphysics, the metaphysics of being

metafisica

Studio degli spiriti e di altre cose che si ritiene esistano oltre il mondo materiale.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Espressioni comuni: books on metaphysics, spiritual metaphysics, explore metaphysics

principi fondamentali

Idee o regole fondamentali su cui si basa qualcosa.

In inglese semplice: 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.

Come si usa: the metaphysics of something (The essay explores the metaphysics of everyday work.)

Sinonimi: foundations, first principles

Espressioni comuni: the metaphysics of art, underlying metaphysics