An Intuitive class does not provide any information about the person’s nature of knowledge. It may seem to provide information about her general cognitive capabilities, but in fact it provides nothing about her nature of knowledge. In this case, Intuitive classes are not a philosophical category. On the other hand, if a philosophical category is used, then the class is called a metaphysical category.
Most people do not think that metaphysical categories have anything to do with ethics, which is why they are sometimes called “metaphysical” rather than “philosophical”. People who call a metaphysics class a metaphysical category often mean that the person is somehow less than human. While it’s clear that metaphysicians don’t consider humans to be less than humans, metaphysicians have long disagreed about whether metaphysics is ethical or not.
Metaphysicians usually hold that metaphysics is not ethically relevant, so that it doesn’t affect our moral intuitions, desires, or duties. A common view among metaphysicians is that metaphysics is an intellectual exercise, which we can perform without concern for ethics. However, other metaphysicians, such as the Thomists, hold that all of our moral judgments are grounded in our knowledge and beliefs, and that our metaphysics is really just a part of our reality.
In some cases, metaphysicians argue that our metaphysics is only useful as a way of conceptualizing our experiences, and not as a guide to moral behavior. This means that, in certain circumstances, we can commit immoral acts because they are relevant to the things we perceive as being right or wrong. This is similar to what happens when we get lost on the highway.
Another popular view of metaphysics is that it is basically useless to us because we could not possibly come up with a single metaphysical theory that would capture all aspects of reality. Since there is no single theory of reality that we could use, we would need a variety of different theories, all of which are inadequate and all of which would be insufficient for our purposes.
A third view of philosophy is that it provides valuable theoretical and practical guidance. Some philosophers argue that metaphysics gives us the tools to make a better world by providing us with tools that help us to discover the necessary constraints on our actions. If we can see that certain constraints exist, then we will know what they are and can plan accordingly. A further view of philosophy is that it provides valuable information to help us develop an understanding of the nature and significance of our own lives.
Finally, some metaphysicians argue that metaphysics is part of a broader discipline that includes aesthetics, ethics, aesthetics, and aesthetics. If philosophy were all about knowledge, then it would only be concerned with the interpretation of reality, not the structure of reality itself. Other philosophers think that knowledge is more important than metaphysics. This last view is probably closer to the truth.
Once students begin thinking about philosophical questions in terms of their own lives, they usually begin to think through their answers. Many of the most successful people in history have had philosophy as a major, and those with strong philosophical convictions often have had strong careers.
However, philosophy does not need to take over a whole semester or even a large part of your academic career. It can be a valuable and interesting part of your education that allows you to understand the meaning of life, the nature of reality, and the purpose of your own existence.
Before you decide which philosophy class to take, ask yourself some questions. Is philosophy for you? Are you ready for the challenge?
