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Metaphysics

What comes after physics is the subject of metaphysics. In ancient philosophy, this means nature, the structure of reality, being, and cosmology. Thus metaphysics is distinct from ethical philosophy. Also See:
Parmenides
Aristotle
Aristotle Texts
Plotinus
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