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ontological

[on-tl-oj-i-kuhl] / ˌɒn tlˈɒdʒ ɪ kəl /
ADJECTIVE
pertaining to the nature of existence
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Ontological approaches dealing with the nature of being are more convincing, even if they will most likely not change the minds of atheists.

From Scientific American • Oct. 4, 2022

Ontological argument an argument for the existence of God built upon a consideration of the attribute of God’s existence.

From Textbooks • Jun. 15, 2022

When she joined, her business card read Ontological Yahoo, a term reflecting her philosophical approach to the job.

From New York Times • Jul. 16, 2016

"Natural kinds" in Ontological Relativity and Other Essays.

From Scientific American • May 24, 2011

See Unity Ontological argument in Kant, 284 Opposition of the two ultimate cosmic movements, 128-9, 175-6, 179, 186, 201, 203, 238, 248, 254, 259, 261, 267.

From Creative Evolution by Mitchell, Arthur



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