a formal system of ideas or principles intended to explain something

no matter what or how; regardless of whether...

to discuss; to talk over

a written or spoken expression of opinion or analysis

forum (for discussion)

to discuss; to talk about

a judgment, decision, or official verdict reached by reasoning

whatever the case; in any event; no matter what; by all possible means

no matter what, who, or how; regardless of

academic paper, treatise, or thesis

to argue, debate, or contend over a difference of opinion

a logical argument or the chain of reasoning used to support a conclusion

specific comments, statements, or arguments voiced publicly

to formally discuss a subject by presenting opposing arguments, often in a structured or public setting

a formal written or spoken discourse or exposition on a particular topic

to express opinions or talk about someone or something

editorial (in a newspaper)

a final or settled conclusion

a professional who evaluates and provides critical assessments of works of art, literature, or public affairs

The philosophical and autobiographical treatise published by René Descartes in 1637 (Discours de la méthode).

a meeting, conference, or forum organized for discussion or the exchange of ideas

an inference, judgment, or conclusion reached through analysis

The Analects of Confucius

to discuss two disparate things on equal terms or place them on a par with each other, often used in negative constructions to indicate things are incomparable

the central claim or main point proposed in an essay, speech, or discussion

to derive a conclusion through reasoning or the conclusion itself reached by this process

an absurd or incorrect argument, theory, or misconception

epistemology (the philosophical theory of knowledge and how it is acquired)

a particular point of view or tone of argument, often used in a negative or skeptical way

to discuss something spiritedly with many people expressing different opinions; a situation where tongues are wagging

to form a final judgment or decision about something

a broad and brief summary or outline of the main points of a topic

freedom of speech

treatise; study

evidence or reasoning used to support a claim or argument

paradox (logic)

to engage in a public or intellectual controversy; a polemic or fierce contention

a person who develops, studies, or specializes in the theoretical aspects of a subject

theory of relativity

the scientific theory of biological evolution, notably Darwinism

materialism (the philosophical theory that nothing exists except matter and its movements)

To treat as a separate case or a different situation; to be considered differently.

to remark upon or make minute criticisms of a person's physical appearance, especially that of a woman.

to discuss or judge a matter based purely on its own facts without involving unrelated issues or making broad generalizations