Specialized branches
- Philosophy of history refers to the theoretical aspect of history.
- Philosophy of language explores the nature, the origins, and the use of language.
- Philosophy of law (often called jurisprudence) explores the varying theories explaining the nature and the interpretations of law.
- Philosophy of mind explores the nature of the mind, and its relationship to the body, and is typified by disputes between dualism and materialism. In recent years there has been increasing similarity between this branch of philosophy and cognitive science.
- Philosophy of religion explores questions that often arise in connection with one or several religions, including the soul, the afterlife, God, religious experiences, analysis of religious vocabulary and texts, and the relationship of religion and science.
- Philosophy of science explores the foundations, methods, history, implications, and purpose of science.
- Feminist philosophy explores questions surrounding gender, sexuality, and the body including the nature of feminism itself as a social and philosophical movement.
- Philosophy of film analyzes films and filmmakers for their philosophical content and style explores film (images, cinema, etc.) as a medium for philosophical reflection and expression.
- Metaphilosophy explores the aims of philosophy, its boundaries, and its methods.
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