Metaphysics – the study of reality
- What is the nature of the world of which we are a part?
- What is the place of human beings in the universe?
- What is the ultimate reality?
Ethics – the study of conduct
- How do I formulate and justify my moral beliefs?
- Is there one moral standard that binds all human beings?
- What should I do when faced with difficult choices?
Logic – the study of thought
- What is the best way to think??
- What kind of mistakes do I generally make in my reasoning?
- Do the assumptions that I make each day have a solid foundation?
Aesthetics – the study of art
- What makes a good painting or a beautiful poem
- Does my cultural background affect my judgements of beauty?
- Should movies and music be censored?
Epistemology – the study of knowledge
- What do I know?
- What exactly do I mean when I speak about truth?
- Can I trust my senses to give me reliable knowledge about the world?