relating to formal music in the European tradition, including opera and symphony classical music and jazz both aim to provide a depth of expression and detail.
empiricist
someone who employs empirical methods, as in science
The last famous empiricist is David Hume (1711-1776) a Scottish philosopher.
epistemology
the part of philosophy that is about the study of how we know things epistemology is mainly concerned with analyzing the nature of knowledge and how it relates to similar notions such as truth, belief, and justification.
expound
to comment or talk
He uses his blog to expound his views on same-sex marriage.
idealists
a person who maintains that the real is of the nature of thought or that the object of external perception consists of ideas idealists believes that everything we experience is of a mental nature.
implication
consequence; effect
Are you interested in the political implications of weblogs and social software?
intangible
not capable of being touched
There are many intangible rewards of raising children.
interplay
action between people or things
The interplay of spices gives Korean food their highly flavorful taste.
linear
connected
There is a linear relationship between the number hours students sleep and their academic progress.
mental
related to the mind
Jobs with the federal government require a mental health examination.
metaphysical
the part of philosophy that is about understanding existence and knowledge
Most teenagers ask themselves metaphysical questions such as "What is love?" and "What is death?"
postmodernism
any of a number of trends or movements in the arts and literature developing in the 1970s postmodernism is hard to define, because it is a concept that appears in a wide variety of disciplines or areas of study
premise
a basis for a line of reasoning
The forefathers started with the premise that all men are created equal.
presuppositions
take for granted in advance
Philosophy of science is concerned with the methods of science, with its characteristic concepts and with its presuppositions.
profoundly
deeply
We are all profoundly grateful for all of your help.
reconcile
to bring together people or ideas that were separated
The husband and wife reconciled after living apart for 20 years.
reconciling
to bring into agreement or harmony reconciling their differences was the key to rebuilding the marriage.
theologian
a scholar of religion
Billy Graham is a renowned theologian.
theology
the study of God and religion
In order to become a pastor, most denominations require you study theology in an academic setting.
troublesome
causing difficulty
Science was a subject that was troublesome for the youth.