Meaning: The act of rejecting or renouncing something.

Part of speech: noun

Example: His abnegation of personal gain was admirable.

Category: Philosophy

Synonyms:

• self-denial
• renunciation

Antonyms:

• self-indulgence
• acceptance

Meaning: A philosophy that emphasizes the absurdity of human existence.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Absurdism is explored in many of Camus's works.

Category: Philosophy › Existentialism

Synonyms: philosophy of the absurd

Meaning: To infinity; endlessly.

Part of speech: adverb

Example: The discussion went on ad infinitum.

Category: Philosophy

Synonyms: endlessly

Meaning: the existence believed to follow death

Part of speech: noun

Example: Many cultures have different beliefs about the after life.

Category: Philosophy › Existence

Synonyms: life after death

Meaning: A person who believes that the existence of God is unknown or unknowable.

Part of speech: noun

Example: As an agnostic, he felt comfortable questioning religious beliefs.

Category: Philosophy › Religion

Synonyms:

• skeptic
• doubter

Antonyms: believer

Meaning: The belief that the existence of God is unknown or unknowable.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Agnosticism allows for open-minded exploration of spiritual questions.

Category: Philosophy › Religion

Synonyms:

• skepticism
• doubt

Antonyms: faith

Meaning: Present everywhere; pervasive.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The all-pervading influence of technology affects our lives.

Category: Philosophy

Synonyms:

• ubiquitous
• omnipresent

Meaning: The selfless concern for the well-being of others.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Her altruism was evident in her volunteer work.

Category: Philosophy

Synonyms:

• selflessness
• charity

Meaning: Showing a selfless concern for others.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: His altruistic actions inspired many.

Category: Philosophy

Synonyms:

• selfless
• charitable

Meaning: Considering human beings as the most important entity.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The anthropocentric view prioritizes human needs over nature.

Category: Philosophy

Synonyms: human-centered

Antonyms: ecocentric

Meaning: A philosophy that emphasizes spiritual science.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Anthroposophy seeks to understand the spiritual nature of humanity.

Category: Philosophy

Meaning: A contrast or opposition between two things.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Love is the antithesis of hate.

Category: Philosophy

Synonyms:

• opposite
• contrast

Meaning: Directly opposed or contrasted.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: Their views are antithetical to each other.

Category: Philosophy

Synonyms: contradictory

Meaning: A state of puzzlement or doubt in philosophy.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The philosopher faced an aporia regarding the nature of existence.

Category: Philosophy

Synonyms: dilemma

Meaning: Relating to the philosophy of Aristotle.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: His arguments were based on Aristotelian principles.

Category: Philosophy

Synonyms:

• philosophical
• logical

Meaning: A statement or proposition regarded as being self-evidently true.

Part of speech: noun

Example: In mathematics, an axiom is a fundamental truth.

Category: Philosophy

Synonyms: principle

Meaning: Self-evident or unquestionable.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: It is axiomatic that the sun rises in the east.

Category: Philosophy

Synonyms: self-evident

Meaning: The underlying support or foundation for an idea or argument.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The basis of her argument was well-researched.

Category: Philosophy

Synonyms:

• foundation
• basis

Meaning: The state of existing; a living creature.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Every being deserves respect.

Category: Philosophy › Existence

Synonyms:

• existence
• creature

Meaning: An acceptance that something is true or exists.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Her belief in justice is strong.

Category: Philosophy › Beliefs

Synonyms:

• conviction
• faith

Meaning: A set of principles or tenets that guide a person's beliefs.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Her belief system is influenced by her upbringing.

Category: Philosophy › Beliefs

Synonyms:

• ideology
• philosophy

Meaning: To accept something as true or real.

Part of speech: verb

Example: I believe in hard work.

Category: Philosophy › Beliefs

Synonyms:

• accept
• trust

Antonyms: doubt

Meaning: Of primary importance; fundamental.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: Honesty is a cardinal virtue.

Category: Philosophy

Synonyms:

• primary
• chief

Meaning: A fundamental moral wrongdoing.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Lying is considered a cardinal sin in many cultures.

Category: Philosophy

Synonyms: grave sin

Meaning: A Latin phrase meaning 'seize the day', encouraging making the most of the present.

Part of speech: phrase

Example: She believes in the motto 'carpe diem' and takes every opportunity.

Category: Philosophy

Meaning: The use of clever but unsound reasoning, especially in relation to moral questions.

Part of speech: noun

Example: His argument was dismissed as mere casuistry.

Category: Philosophy

Synonyms: sophistry

Meaning: A reason or motive for an action or condition.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Category: Philosophy › Reasoning

Synonyms: reason

Antonyms: effect

Meaning: A remarkable occurrence of events at the same time by chance.

Part of speech: noun

Example: It was a coincidence that they met at the same café.

Category: Philosophy › Chance

Meaning: Happening by chance; not planned.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: Their meeting was purely coincidental.

Category: Philosophy › Chance

Meaning: Strong sexual desire or lust.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The novel explores themes of love and concupiscence.

Category: Philosophy › Ethics

Synonyms:

• lust
• desire

Meaning: Relating to Confucius or his teachings.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The Confucian philosophy emphasizes respect for elders.

Category: Philosophy › Eastern Philosophy

Synonyms:

• philosophical
• ethical

Meaning: An inner sense of right and wrong that guides a person's thoughts and actions.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Her conscience told her to help those in need.

Category: Philosophy › Ethics

Synonyms:

• morality
• ethics

Meaning: The quality of being unchanging or unwavering.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Her constancy in friendship was admired by everyone.

Category: Philosophy

Synonyms:

• steadfastness
• loyalty

Antonyms:

• inconstancy
• changeability

Meaning: Relating to the body; physical.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The corporeal form of the statue was impressive.

Category: Philosophy

Synonyms:

• physical
• material

Antonyms:

• spiritual
• immaterial

Meaning: Belief in or acceptance of something as true.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Her story gained credence after the evidence was presented.

Category: Philosophy

Synonyms:

• belief
• trust

Antonyms:

• disbelief
• skepticism

Meaning: the most important point or issue

Part of speech: noun

Example: The crux of the matter is trust.

Category: Philosophy

Synonyms:

• essence
• core

Antonyms:

• triviality
• insignificance

Meaning: A person who believes that people are motivated purely by self-interest.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He's such a cynic; he never trusts anyone's intentions.

Category: Philosophy › Ethics

Synonyms:

• skeptic
• pessimist

Meaning: Believing that people are motivated by self-interest; distrustful of human sincerity.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: Her cynical view of politics makes her hesitant to vote.

Category: Philosophy › Ethics

Synonyms:

• skeptical
• pessimistic

Meaning: In a manner that shows distrust or disbelief in human sincerity.

Part of speech: adverb

Example: He cynically dismissed her offer of help.

Category: Philosophy › Ethics

Synonyms:

• skeptically
• pessimistically

Meaning: An attitude of distrust towards human sincerity and motives.

Part of speech: noun

Example: His cynicism often leads to misunderstandings with friends.

Category: Philosophy › Ethics

Synonyms:

• skepticism
• pessimism