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. Wikipedia: Philosophy of science
WikipediaPhilosophy of science, lead section, emergence sentence
While philosophical thought pertaining to science dates back at least to the time of Aristotle, the general philosophy of science emerged as a distinct discipline only in the 20th century following the logical positivist movement.
Philosophy of science, lead section, Vienna/Berlin Circle sentence
the Berlin Circle and the Vienna Circle propounded logical positivism in the late 1920s.
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