Single Idea 3517

[catalogued under 7. Existence / D. Theories of Reality / 1. Ontologies]

Full Idea

The word 'ontology' is derived from the Greek word 'ontia', which means 'things which exist'.

Clarification

Ontology is perhaps the main branch of traditional (and much modern) metaphysics

Gist of Idea

'Ontology' means 'study of things which exist'

Source

Keith T. Maslin (Introduction to the Philosophy of Mind [2001], 1.1)

Book Reference

Maslin,Keith: 'An Introduction to the Philosophy of Mind' [Polity 2001], p.3


A Reaction

I'm keen on the modern idea that ontology should not only say what things exist, but also seek the relationships between them.