| Page Devoted to all things MetaPhysical |
|
Metaphysics
is the
branch of
philosophy
that studies
the fundamental nature of reality including the first principles of: being or existence, identity, change, consciousness, space and time. It can also include questions about the existence and conceptions of God. |
| The 30 Most Intelligent Animals |
| This March 22nd, 2024 article claims that there is a vast number of animals which demonstrate their intelligence in unique ways. This may be a bit of a stretch since many of the behaviors being attributed to intelligence may actually be simply survival responses. |
| Theories of Intelligence in Psychology |
| Psychologists have been trying to figure out what we mean by intelligence. The many theories described in this article illustrate the sheer complexity of the human mind and the challenges in measuring a trait that has so many conflicting definitions and nuances. The new advances in Artificial Intelligence will add more complications to a difficult topic. |
| Neuroscientists battle over Consciousness Ideas |
| The Scientific discipline requires that all reasonable solutions are presented as Theories. Difficult problems will result in lots of theories, but as theories are tested, many will be eliminated, so the convergence towards a few theories is a measure of progress. With the truly difficult problem of the mystery of consciousness, some researchers are trying a rigorous new way to test two competing theories. |
| Myths and Mythology |
| This October 31st, 2018 article shows that Myths are a part of every culture in the world and are used to explain natural phenomena. Mythology - the spoken story of a people - is the study of sacred tales of a culture known as myths or the collection of such stories which deal with various aspects of the human condition. |