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Metaphysics

Metaphysics. Principals, Ideals, and Precepts. Create Theories based on perspectives Metaphysical theories cannot be proven Metaphysics considers superior being of existence, not the nature of being Analyzes what can and cannot be seen

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Metaphysics

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  1. Metaphysics

  2. Principals, Ideals, and Precepts • Create Theories based on perspectives • Metaphysical theories cannot be proven • Metaphysics considers superior being of existence, not the nature of being • Analyzes what can and cannot be seen • Studies what cannot be moved or felt in nature (beings and who controls the universe)

  3. Principals, Ideals, and Precepts (cont.) • Promote knowledge to solve later problems and promote self-worth • Guard scholars from prosecution/alienation • Nurture fundamental knowledge and the expansion of • Enlightenment comes with knowledge and understanding • Keep options open until data supports your conclusion

  4. Metaphysics in Grendel • Character: Ork, the blind priest • Keeps and open mind despite un-provable ideals. • Through talking with Grendel (the Destroyer) the King of the Gods may also be real. • Belief shelters the blind priest from the rest of the village as well as his fellow priest

  5. Metaphysics in Grendel • Quote: “The King of the Gods is the ultimate limitation,” [Ork] keens, “and His existence is the ultimate irrationality.” (Grendel131)

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