Across
- 4. A typical example or pattern of something; a model.
- 9. The ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses.
- 13. The mental action or process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience, and the senses.
- 16. Existing in a material or physical form; not abstract.
- 18. Based on or in accordance with reason or logic.
- 19. The state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea of them.
- 22. A skeptical attitude; doubt as to the truth of something.
- 26. An acceptance that a statement is true or that something exists.
- 27. A proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.
- 28. An abstract idea; a general notion.
- 29. The branch of philosophy that deals with the first principles of things, including abstract concepts such as being, knowing, substance, cause, identity, time, and space.
- 34. The capacity to gain an accurate and deep understanding of someone or something.
- 35. A change which is a result or consequence of an action or other cause.
- 36. The theory of knowledge, especially with regard to its methods, validity, and scope.
- 37. Reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity.
- 39. Existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence.
- 41. A system of ideas and ideals, especially one which forms the basis of economic or political theory and policy.
- 43. Of or concerning the part of the mind of which one is not fully aware but which influences one's actions and feelings.
- 45. Not logical or reasonable.
- 48. A system of ideas intended to explain something, especially one based on general principles independent of the thing to be explained.
Down
- 1. The quality of dealing with ideas rather than events.
- 2. The state of being aware of one's own existence and surroundings.
- 3. Facts, information, and skills acquired by a person through experience or education.
- 5. Strong belief in God or in the doctrines of a religion, based on spiritual apprehension rather than proof.
- 6. (of a state, quality, or emotion) very great or intense; (of a person or statement) having or showing great knowledge or insight.
- 7. Relating to a specific individual, item, or thing.
- 8. Relating to or true for all cases; applicable everywhere.
- 10. The power of the mind to think, understand, and form judgments logically.
- 11. The faculty of reasoning and understanding objectively and dispassionately.
- 12. The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence.
- 14. Based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.
- 15. A principle or set of principles laid down by an authority as incontrovertibly true.
- 17. The quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment.
- 20. A person or thing that gives rise to an action, phenomenon, or condition.
- 21. Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.
- 23. Just behavior or treatment.
- 24. A surprising and previously unknown fact, especially one that is made known in a dramatic way.
- 25. Concerned with the theories or hypotheses rather than practical matters.
- 28. The science of the origin and development of the universe.
- 30. Moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity.
- 31. Disinterested and selfless concern for the well-being of others.
- 32. A proposition in mathematics or logic that can be demonstrated to be true.
- 33. A moment of sudden and great revelation or realization.
- 38. The ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning.
- 40. A belief or set of beliefs held and taught by a Church, political party, or other group.
- 42. The state of being equal, especially in status, rights, or opportunities.
- 44. The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint.
- 46. The quality or state of being true.
- 47. The branch of metaphysics dealing with the nature of being.