• Paper Explores the Metaphysical Theories of Idealism, Realism and Anti-Realism

     

    Essays2 Philisophy

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Published: 03.12.2003.
Language: English
Level: Secondary school
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Metaphysics
In this essay I will critically analyze three views of metaphysics. These will include idealism, realism and antirealism. I will present and then assess the premises and claims of each of these theories. I will then base my conclusion on that assessment.
The first view of metaphysics that is examined will be idealism. This view holds that reality is mind and idea rather than matter. Idealists believe the creative, or mental, to be the creative force or motivator behind all things. They deem this to be true whether they believe in many minds or a single, absolute mind. …

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