English Dictionary

metaphysic

noun

(philosophy, uncountable, archaic) The field of study of metaphysics. / (philosophy, countable) The metaphysical system of a particular philosopher or of a particular school of thought.

Metaphysics is the branch of philosophy that deals with the nature of reality.

意味（1）

(philosophy, uncountable, archaic) The field of study of metaphysics.

With reference to general Philosophy or Metaphysic proper, psychology may be viewed as a kind of common ground whereon thinkers of widely different schools may meet.

意味（2）

(philosophy, countable) The metaphysical system of a particular philosopher or of a particular school of thought.

The uncertain conclusions of an ill-conducted analogy, and a false metaphysic, were mixed with a few simple precepts derived from observation, which probably made the whole of the science of prognostication in its earliest and purest state.

意味（3）

(philosophy, countable) A fundamental principle or key concept.

What we need as a metaphysic and what the logical realists are at least glimpsing, is the principle of contradiction.