Answer:
The branch of philosophy that studies the nature of reality <u>Metaphysics.</u>
The philosophical study of knowledge <u>Epistemology.</u>
The view originated by Democritus, that all reality is composed of small bits of stuff that cannot be further divided <u>Atomism.</u>
The theory that all human actions are fully causally determined and no human actions are free <u>Determinism.</u>
The view that two distinct substances make up reality <u>Dualism.</u>
The view that reality consists of minds and ideas <u>Idealism.</u>
The view that anything that is real must be explained in terms of matter <u>Materialism.</u>
The view that all knowledge is derived from the five senses <u>Empiricism.</u>
The view that all knowledge is derived from reason <u>Rationalism.</u>
The view that only I exist and what is real is whatever seems real to me, in my own private world of ideas <u>Solipsism.</u>
The view that knowledge should promote effective action, focusing on practical consequences <u>Pragmatism.</u>
The view that denies true knowledge of reality <u>Skepticism.</u>
Explanation:
These sentences describe different types of <u>philosophical studies, philosophical views or different attitudes towards specific situations.</u> However, philosophy has four main branches (metaphysics, epistemology, axiology, and logic) but there are also other branches, which include the ones described in the definitions of the exercise.
