Definition: The word 'philology', 'philologic(al)', and its derivative phrases can be used to denote any branch or field of study in which a specific subject matter is studied. The term itself has a broad spectrum that includes various branches, including but not limited to:
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Ethics
: A branch within philosophy that deals with the nature of being and existence.
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Philosophy
: A school of thought that emphasizes the investigation and analysis of ideas, concepts, and theories.
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Philosophy of Language
: This is a broader term that includes the study of language and communication theory, focusing on how words convey information and meaning.
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Philology
: The scientific study of language, literature, and other written works; it deals with the analysis of textual, historical, literary, and cultural contexts.
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Ethnography
: A branch of anthropology that focuses on collecting data about a culture or society without their consent, using methods like ethnographic research.
In each field, 'philology' refers to the study of a specific subject matter, such as language, literature, history, art, science, etc., while its derivative phrases ('philologic(al)') refer to a specialized branch in that field.
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