The branch of metaphysics that addresses the nature or essential characteristics of being and of things that exist; the study of being qua being.
A logical system involving theory of classes, developed by Stanislaw Lesniewski (1886-1939).
A structure of concepts or entities within a domain, organized by relationships; a system model.
The theory of a particular philosopher or school of thought concerning the fundamental types of entity in the universe.
In a subject view, or a world view, the set of conceptual or material things or classes of things that are recognised as existing, or are assumed to exist in context, and their interrelations; in a body of theory, the ontology comprises the domain of discourse, the things that are defined as existing, together with whatever emerges from their mutual implications.
The ability to know and apply spiritual truths.
A piece of wise advice.
A group of owls.
The ability to make a decision based on the combination of knowledge, experience, and intuitive understanding.
An element of personal character that enables one to distinguish the wise from the unwise.
The discretionary use of knowledge for the greatest good.
The ability to apply relevant knowledge in an insightful way, especially to different situations from that in which the knowledge was gained.
A group of wombats.