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The theory and methodology of interpretation, especially the interpretation of biblical texts, wisdom literature, and philosophical texts. Typically associated with continental philosophy.

An ethical theory that emphasizes the importance of human interdependence and the value of emotion in decision-making. Has elements common to both analytic and continental traditions, but is not strongly identified with either.

The branch of philosophy that studies the fundamental nature of reality, beyond what is accessible to empirical observation. It includes the study of concepts such as being, existence, and reality. Explored by both analytic and continental philosophers, often with different approaches.

A philosophy that promotes a very scientific and empirical approach to understanding the world, favoring verifiable assertions and suggesting that metaphysical claims are meaningless. Typically associated with analytic philosophy.

The philosophical problem concerning the relationship between thought and consciousness in the human mind, and the brain as part of the physical body. Has been a topic in both analytic and continental philosophy but is more closely associated with analytic philosophy.

A methodology that implies elements of human culture must be understood by way of their relationship to a broader, overarching system or structure. Typically associated with continental philosophy.

A style of philosophy that emphasizes clarity of expression and logic, often with a focus on linguistic analysis or conceptual analysis. Typically associated with analytic philosophy.

A philosophical methodology that sees traditional philosophical problems as rooted in misunderstandings of the language of everyday communication. Typically associated with analytic philosophy.

A branch of logic that uses symbols and letters to represent propositions and quantities, allowing for the analysis of argument structure in a formal and abstract way. Typically associated with analytic philosophy.

A style of philosophy that includes a range of approaches and traditions, often focusing on historical context, culture, and criticism. Typically associated with continental philosophy.

A philosophical method that emphasizes the systematic reflection on and study of the structures of consciousness and the phenomena that appear in acts of consciousness. Typically associated with continental philosophy.

A method of critical analysis of philosophical and literary language which emphasizes the internal workings of language and conceptual systems, the relational quality of meaning, and the assumptions implicit in forms of expression. Typically associated with continental philosophy.

A philosophical movement that focuses on the individual human being's experience of, recognition of, and triumph over the meaningless of existence. Typically associated with continental philosophy.

An extension and critique of structuralism, especially as it relates to human culture and literature. Post-structuralism suggests that aspects of human culture cannot be understood by a binary opposition system. Typically associated with continental philosophy.

A fundamental work in the history of philosophy in which Immanuel Kant endeavored to explain the relationship between human knowledge and experience. Although Kant predates the analytic/continental divide, his work is considered a critical precursor to both traditions, often associated more with continental philosophy.

A set of psychological and psychotherapeutic theories and associated techniques, created by Austrian physician Sigmund Freud and continued by others. It has had a significant impact on continental philosophy, particularly in the exploration of the unconscious mind.

A concept developed by Ludwig Wittgenstein, suggesting that the meaning of words is determined by the context and the rules of the specific 'game' being played. Typically associated with analytic philosophy.

An American philosophical tradition that determines the truth or meaning of beliefs in terms of the success of their practical application. Can be associated with both analytic and continental philosophy, but leans more towards the analytic tradition.

The branch of philosophy concerned with the nature and scope of knowledge, including the methods, validity, and scope of what constitutes knowledge. Typically associated with analytic philosophy, especially in its examination of knowledge conditions and skepticism.