What are the major areas of Philosophy?

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Keerthana Sundara Vadivel | Contributor-Level 10

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Philosophy is a broad discipline that can be classified into various areas based on the areas of focus and applications. The major areas of Philosophy are mentioned below:

Major Areas of Philosophy	Description
Ethics	It is concerned with promoting morally right values, thoughts and actions. It is further divided into three branches: Applied Ethics, Normative Ethics and Metaethics.
Aesthetics	It emphasises the concept of beauty, pleasing view or appearance.
Metaphysics	It is concerned with examining the reality and the existence of a supernatural power. It is further divided into Physical Metaphysics, General Metaphysics and Religious Metaphysics.
Logic	It is concerned with justifying facts with the help of reason and valid proof or arguments.