| Fundamental ontology: Fundamental ontology is a branch of philosophy that investigates the most basic and fundamental aspects of being, like the question What is the nature of being? Fundamental ontology is often contrasted with ontic ontology, which is concerned with the specific types of beings that exist. For example, ontic ontology might investigate the nature of physical objects, mental states, or social entities. See also Ontology, Existence, Essence, Being._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. |
