An Analytical Study of Philosophical Terms from phdict.online A Case Study of Metaphysics and Empiricism

Abstract

This academic article aims to conduct an analytical study of the philosophical terms compiled in the Philosophical Terms Online Information System (phdict.online) of the Office of the Royal Society of Thailand. The study specifically focuses on a case study within the Metaphysics category, specifically the group of Empiricism (known in Thai as Prasobkarn-niyom and Prajak-niyom). The objectives are threefold: to explore the systematic structure of the database, to evaluate its conceptual precision, and to analyze the dynamics of cross-cultural semantic transmission through Thai linguistic roots. The research methodology employs conceptual analysis in accordance with the analytic philosophy tradition, alongside the theoretical framework of philosophical translation.

The findings reveal that phdict.online possesses a systematic data structure with a high level of comprehensiveness. The adoption of dual terminology—"Prasobkarn-niyom" and "Prajak-niyom"—reflects a sophisticated discernment in distinguishing semantic nuances between the source of knowledge (genetic empiricism) and the outcomes of truth verification (epistemic empiricism). However, the research suggests that standard definitions should incorporate contemporary philosophical debates to ensure alignment with international standards. This article concludes that phdict.online functions not merely as a translation database but as a crucial intellectual infrastructure that strengthens the philosophical domain in Thailand.