Ontology

Ontology is the study of reality in essence 'what is reality?', 'what is existence?' or even 'what defines something as a physical object?'. So Ontology is the study of what we call reality, through science and observation we try to understand the world around us in a more profound way. There are various aspects to Ontology, and like so many of the other fields of study we have previously looked at there is also the Metaphysical side of this subject. In this subject matter in particular scientists and researchers are interested in 'the different kind of ways of beings' and its relationship and connection to the world around us. But what makes something 'a being or an entity' anything that seems to incorporate the various senses of 'being'. To make these concepts less scientific and more easier to understand, I will try to explain what the idea of 'being' or 'entity' is.

There are many different categories that show you how things are categorised as being or entity. Below you will find a list of categories that plainly describe what makes something 'a being' rather than an 'entity'.

BEING CATEGORIES

Physical Objects - these are things that are in our reality are all around us, they are solid and like trees, plants/flowers, houses and people they are solid beings which can be sensed. In as much as some physical objects can be smelled and touched they come under those things which can be sensed and our therefore naturally categorised as being.


Minds - Every human being has a mind and so the mind is by some philosophers considered 'a being' but only the parts of the mind that 'think and perceived' are considered as 'being'. To some philosophers the mind distinct from the body, almost like these two 'beings' are separate yet living under the same roof so to speak.


Classes - Everything in the universe can be classed, whether its the plants and the universe to human beings. Classes for the most part are taken as abstract objects in other words sets of things.


Properties - Most things in reality have properties with other things for e.g. a banana is yellow and so the colour yellow is associated, share or have proporties with all things that are yellow. Properties is a description a descriptive quality that describes an object, it is something that is just not associated with colour but also with size and weight in some ways it is very like a classification of an object.

Cosmology

Cosomology is the study of the Universe, in actual fact it is the use of Scientific Observation and Experimentation to understand the Cosmo better. It is the study of the universe from its very existence or what is referred to as the 'big bang' to the expanding growth of the universe to the end of time and space. From the scientists own observation and experimentation they can use their results to try to predict the history of the universe. Moreover, the scientists try to learn and understand the progression of the growth of the universe as a whole. Using their results and the physical laws of the universe that govern what happens and how it expands.

On the other hand, we then have the study of Metaphysical Cosmology which is the study of science and religion. Two doctrines which are studied in connection to the concepts of not only the universe, but of nature, man and God. Trying to understand the conclusions that can be formed as to the relationship and connection between, the universe + nature then the universe +nature + man and then the connection between, the universe + nature + man + God. Its the ultimate question that all human being ask 'Why are we here?', 'What is our role in the universe?' and so on......

When studying this there are several aspects which must be considered they are, our origins, world religions, the role of mythology and the nature of reality. Considering the various views and thoughts on the creation and end of the universe and the roles of these things in shaping our religions, our lives and our world. We must also take into consideration the links between the universe, faith and spirituality.

Metaphysical Studies - Question an Answers

Before we continue further into our study of all things Metaphysical we must firstly ask several important questions, which will perhaps help us to understand and and clearly define the similarities and differences of all those subjects/topics. That come under the title of Metaphysical Studies, and so below you will find both the questions and answers that we need to help us all to know what these terms truly mean.

Q: What is The Paranormal?
A: The term 'Paranormal' refers to the type of phenomena that by all appearances cannot be explained or understood by the general scientific community, nor can be explained by the scientific laws for which this community governs itself by. In more basic terms the actual word paranormal means beyond normal which when broken down means beyond normal experiences, and the normal five senses that we all have. Those five senses being - smell, taste, touch, see and hear. The term also refers to all those things which cannot be fitted into the category of 'natural order' or to anything that can not be explained, in other words 'The Unexplained'.

Q: What does the term Parapsychology mean?
A: Parapsychology is the study of paranormal phenomena, and to some it is seen as a science and a sub field of psychology. There are many people who consider themselves parapsychology researchers, who study this type of phenomena hoping to find scientific proof of the existence of supernatural and psychic phenomena. So in simple terms parapsychology is the study of both the mental and physical which does not fit into the normal perception of these words and the meaning behind them. Regarding to these terms in the beyond normal category you will find that in parapsychology terms 'Mental' research refers to the study of:

• ESP - Extra Sensory Perception
• Telepathy
• Clairvoyance and Clairaudience
• Psychometry
• Precognitions and Premonitions
• Remote Viewing
• Mental Mediumship
• Dowsing
• Past Life Memories
• Possession
• Out of Body and Near Death Experiences
• Apparitions - Spirits/Ghosts
• Automatic Writing
• Xenoglossy

While the term 'Physical' within this science is the study of:

• Psychokinesis
• Physical Mediumship
• Psychic Photography
• Healing
• Poltergeist Activity
• Levitation

Other subjects that are studied by parapsychology researchers are:

• Bizzare Coincidences
• Miracles
• UFO
• Mysterious Sightings
• Alien Abductions
• Animal Mutalations
• Corn Circles
• Stigmata
• Occult Systems

So you could say that parapsychology is a addition to science because these researchers are trying to obtain physical proof that there is more out there that just what we think we know about the world. That there is more than just the physical in our plain of existence, is it so hard to have an open mind, I mean many religions believe in heaven, hell, God, Devil, Angels most of never seen any of these and yet they believe that they exist. Is that anymore 'out there' than those who believe in 'The Paranormal' or 'Psychic Phenomena'.

You dont need to be a believer this is merely a study of The Metaphysical World and what lies beyond the void of what we believe is possible. All you need is a open mind and a bit of healthy skepticism and you may be surprised by what you learn and the proof you will find. Just remember that once upon a time people believed the world was flat and now we know the truth that the world is round.......So as far as this study goes it's up to you what you believe....after all the truth is out there if you open your eyes and look for it...........

A definition of 'Metaphysical' is that the word describes everything that goes beyond the five senses that we already know exist, and can be linked to what is commonly known as the sixth sense or the psychic sense and beyond. So in essence it is the word that is used to describe those things that exist beyond the physical realm, there are many words that are often linked to and put under the title of 'Metaphysical'. Some of these words are mentioned here:

• The Supernatural
• The Paranormal
• The Unexplained and The Unknown
• The Sixth Sense or The Third Eye
• Psychic Abilities
• Metaphysical Forces
• Metaphysical Reasoning
• Metaphysical Philosophy
• Cosmology
• Ontology
• Metaphysics
• Spirituality and Spiritual
• Astral Travel
• Psychicism
• The Human Soul

Metaphysical is also a term often used to describe things that normal science cannot understand or explain, so in simple terms it describes what goes beyond the confides of the physical realm and sits in and between the realm of the physical and spiritual world.

In order to better understand the concepts of Metaphysical Studies, let us first take a journey in the Metaphysical World and Beyond. So that you can decide for yourself whether you believe that there are things that science can not understand , and that there is something more out there that just what we see and know.

Therefore it is up to you to read the information provided for you here, and decide what is truth and what is lies?