Branches of Philosophy. Philosophy can be divided into five branches which address the following questions: There is a hierarchical relationship between these branches as can be seen in the Concept Chart.
At the root is Metaphysics, the study of existence and the nature of existence. Closely related is Epistemology, the study of knowledge and how we know about reality and existence. Branches of Philosophy. Main branches of philosophy Traditionally, there are five main branches of philosophy.
They are: Metaphysics, which deals with the fundamental questions of reality. The Origins and Branches of Philosophy. Home - Wittgenstein's Logic of Language | Search Philosophy begins by calling itself into question, because the question of what philosophy is, is itself a philosophical question.
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