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[[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")