This dimension links an argument position to the branch of philosophy it belongs to. Wikipedia describes utilitarianism as "a family of theories in normative ethics that prescribe actions that maximize happiness and well-being," placing it squarely within ethics rather than metaphysics or logic. Browsing by branch groups positions that argue over the same kind of philosophical question.
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1. Philosophy of Religion (Wikipedia)
WikipediaPhilosophy of religion, lead section, term-usage sentence
The term philosophy of religion did not come into general use in the West until the nineteenth century.
Philosophy of religion, lead section, Greek tradition sentence
Greek philosophies like Pythagoreanism and Stoicism included religious elements and theories about deities.
Philosophy of religion, lead section, Asian traditions sentence
In Asia, examples include texts such as the Hindu Upanishads, the works of Daoism and Confucianism and Buddhist texts.
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