studyofbeing
nounUK /ˈstʌdi əv ˈbiːɪŋ/
US /ˈstʌdi əv ˈbiɪŋ/
The study of being is learning about what it means to exist.
In class, we talked about the studyofbeing and asked what makes something real.
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2. A way of thinking about what all things have in common.
Her studyofbeing helped her see connections between people, animals, and objects.
3. The part of philosophy that asks what it means to be alive or real.
He read a book about the studyofbeing to understand big questions about life.
4. A careful look at the basic nature of things that exist.
The studyofbeing can make you wonder about time, space, and change.