Philosophy includes study of nature of reality {metaphysics}.
questions
How did universe begin and how will it end? Does universe evolve? Why are there universes? Is universe monistic, dualistic, or pluralistic? How many different substances, like mind and matter, are there? Is this the only possible universe? How do people and life fit into universe? Is reality more about substances or processes? Is there anything supernatural, such as God, soul, spirit, or ideals?
origins
Perhaps, God created universe, out of itself or nothing. Perhaps, universe is static and unchanging and has always existed. Perhaps, universe has continuous creation, out of nothing or itself. Perhaps, universe makes new things, from old things or out of nothing, at specific times, by pure chance, by selection, by life principle, or by spirit. Perhaps, universe is returning to original perfect state after perturbation. Perhaps, universe originated from physical processes. Universe has allowed brains to develop, perceive, and act.
physical
Matter, motion, energy, force, and space-time form one relativistic and quantum-mechanical system. Time, space, matter, and energy are discontinuous, with gaps between quanta. Universe regions can be like other regions. However, finite universes cannot be homogeneous. Universe is the same in all directions.
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