Metaphysical – an adjective describing anything related to metaphysics or characterized by abstract, speculative, or non‑material concepts.
Philosophical sense:
pertains to metaphysics; statements may be immune to empirical testing.
Literary sense
refers to 17th‑centuryEnglish poets (e.g., Donne, Herbert, Marvell) noted for intellectual wit and elaborate conceits.
Supernatural sense
denotes incorporeal, spiritual, or supernatural entities and forces.
Common usage
often applied to ideas that are highly abstract, theoretical, or overly intellectual.
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Primary Topics
Psychology
Subtopics:
- Branches of Psychology
- Defense Mechanisms
- Therapy Styles
- Psychology Theories
- Psychology of Individual Differences
- Social Psychology
- Psychology Disorders
- Psychology Experiments
See Psychology for more on this topic
Emotions
Subtopics:
- Theories of Emotion
- Purpose of Emotion
- Basic Emotions
- Mood Disorders
- Emotional Intelligence
- Emotional Regulation
See Emotion Database for more on this topic
Relationships
Subtopics:
- Intimate Relationships
- Parenting and Family
- Social Psychology
- Social Roles
- Trauma
- Society
- Ethics and Morals
See Psychology for more on this topic
Wellness
Subtopics:
- Positive Psychology
- Health and Fitness
- Life Complexity
- Meaning and Purpose
- Basic Human Needs
- Mindfulness
- Human Suffering
- Human Growth
See Psychology of Wellness for more on this topic
SCIENCE AS ALLEGORY
ABSTRACT: This paper addresses the relationship between scientific laws and the physical world. It argues for the fundamentally personal character of the universe and further argues that scientific depersonalization is a flight from God. What appear to be impersonal “laws” reflect God’s regularity of action. He explores in some detail the notion that scientific models are a form of metaphor. He illustrates this concept with an extended discussion of Newton’s laws of motion.
MATHEMATICS AS WORSHIP
Abstract: David Stucki | This paper treats worship in a broad, inclusive sense as the primary and necessary response of human beings to their creator. It provides a brief overview of the relationship between mathematics and theology from the Pythagoreans to the present. It argues that all knowledge is contingent upon faith and thus that contemplation of mathematical insights can lead to worship of God.
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Resources for a Christian approach to Psychology
All of life redeemed
Information, articles and books from a reformational perspective.
The Dooyeweerd Pages
Resources to aid understanding of the philosophical framework of Herman Dooyeweerd.
