Answer to Question #167293 in Philosophy for Ashpreet kaur

Question

Given that there are different ways to define nature, how should we decide which definition to use for which purposes? Is it just a matter of personal opinion or can we make arguments to show that some definitions and uses are not appropriate for some purposes?

Answer 1

Every definition of nature must be applied according to the context under which its identified

Nature can be defined under several context. It can be defined as a temperament, the external world and its entirety ,the physical constitution or drives of an organism, a creative and controlling force in the universe. Nature can be defined in terms of the inherent character or basic constitution of person or thing, a simplified mode of life resembling this condition.