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Definition: The term word philosophy literally means "love of wisdom," and generally refers to the attempt to think clearly and consistently about matters important to humanity. Various branches of philosophy include ontology, ethics, metaphysics, aesthetics, epistemology, and more.

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What is Theism?
What is the difference between monotheism and monolatry? Between pantheism and panentheism? How about between animism and shamanism? Or theism and deism? What the heck is henotheism? For that matter, what is and is not a religion?

What is Religion?
A system of human beliefs, ideals and practices which is harder to define than it may at first appear.

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