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'''Metaphysics''' is a sub-field of [[philosophy]] that examines the nature of reality including relationships between the mind and [[matter]]. It can also deal with [[cosmology]].
 
'''Metaphysics''' is a sub-field of [[philosophy]] that examines the nature of reality including relationships between the mind and [[matter]]. It can also deal with [[cosmology]].
   
In [[2364]], when the [[USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D)|USS ''Enterprise''-D]] [[crew]] were infected with [[polywater intoxication]], the [[training division]] ordered [[officer]]s to attend a lecture in metaphysics. ({{TNG|The Naked Now}})
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In [[2364]], when the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}} [[crew]] were infected with [[polywater intoxication]], the [[training division]] ordered [[officer]]s to attend a lecture in metaphysics. ({{TNG|The Naked Now}})
   
 
[[Captain]] [[Phillipa Louvois]] felt that determining the nature of [[Data]] was a case of metaphysics. ({{TNG|The Measure Of A Man}})
 
[[Captain]] [[Phillipa Louvois]] felt that determining the nature of [[Data]] was a case of metaphysics. ({{TNG|The Measure Of A Man}})

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Metaphysics is a sub-field of philosophy that examines the nature of reality including relationships between the mind and matter. It can also deal with cosmology.

In 2364, when the USS Enterprise-D crew were infected with polywater intoxication, the training division ordered officers to attend a lecture in metaphysics. (TNG: "The Naked Now")

Captain Phillipa Louvois felt that determining the nature of Data was a case of metaphysics. (TNG: "The Measure Of A Man")

See also