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Philosophy schools
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The view that some moral principles are valid for everyone
Materialism
Objectivism
Existentialism
Humanism
The theory that social and cultural phenomena are determined by history
Kantianism
Pragmatism
Legalism
Historicism
A philosophy which focuses only on the outcomes and effects of processes and situations.
Spiritualism
Pragmatism
Vitalism
Cynicism
Chinese philosophy that emphasizes living in harmony with nature
Confucianism
Stoicism
Vitalism
Daoism
A system of beliefs based on the teachings of Confucius emphasizing inferior-superior relationships and an importance of knowledge
Confucianism
Philosophy of Epicurus, stating that the purpose of life is to look for happiness and peace
Determinism
Epicureanism
Daoism
Communitarianism
to pursue an idea, whether or not it can be achieved--as opposed to a realist.
Holism
Epicureanism
Daoism
Idealism
The philosophy who believed that people should not try to feel joy or sadness
Materialism
Stoicism
Communitarianism
Irrationalism
The belief that human beings exist in a purposeless, chaotic universe.
Absurdism
Humanism
Naturalism
Legalism
Belief that people were bad by nature and needed to be controlled
Neo-Confucianism
Objectivism
Utilitarianism
Legalism
A philosophy that blended Confucianism with Buddhism and Daoism
Utilitarianism
Historicism
Neo-Confucianism
Daoism
The belief that reason is the chief source of knowledge
Rationalism
Empiricism
Irrationalism
Spiritualism
Preoccupation with physical comforts and things
Historicism
Materialism
Irrationalism
Spiritualism
An attitude or quality of belief that all people are motivated by selfishness
Cynicism
Rationalism
Realism
Epicureanism
Prejudice or discrimination based on social class
Idealism
Hedonism
Rationalism
Classism
