Should a position and its example share a node?

Keep them apart. Put the position in one node and the example one level below, so you can cover the lower level and test yourself.

What happens when node text is long?

It wraps, but the node grows. When a line passes about ten words, split it into two levels.

Can I memorize this map as my answer?

No. It is a frame for your own notes; the exact arguments should come from your readings.

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Introduction to philosophy mind map template

An introduction to philosophy mind map with six branches: logic, epistemology, metaphysics, ethics, political philosophy and philosophy of mind, each with core questions and positions. Adapt it to your syllabus, then export PNG, SVG, Word or PowerPoint free.

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When to use it

An intro course jumps between areas that each have their own vocabulary. Build the frame first with this map, then attach readings and arguments. It works for exam review and for outlining a comparison essay.

Make it yours

Under each position, add "Main argument" and "Main objection" nodes, which mirrors how essay questions are graded.
Add the philosopher you read for each topic as a node.
Follow your syllabus if it groups the topics differently.

Mermaid code

philosophy-course-mindmap.mmd

mindmap
  root((Introduction to philosophy))
    Logic
      Arguments and validity
      Deduction and induction
      Common fallacies
    Epistemology
      What is knowledge
      Rationalism and empiricism
      Skepticism
    Metaphysics
      Free will and determinism
      Personal identity
      Existence of God
    Ethics
      Consequentialism
      Deontology
      Virtue ethics
    Political philosophy
      Social contract
      Justice and equality
      Liberty and authority
    Philosophy of mind
      Mind-body problem
      Consciousness

Ask an AI for one with this structure

Send the prompt below to ChatGPT or Claude, then paste the whole reply into the editor; the code inside is detected automatically.

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Draw an introduction to philosophy mind map with Mermaid mindmap syntax. The root is Introduction to philosophy, and the main branches are Logic, Epistemology, Metaphysics, Ethics, Political philosophy, and Philosophy of mind, each with two or three core questions or positions. Put every node on its own line, show levels with space indentation, and do not use list markers or arrows. Output only the mermaid code block.

FAQ

Should a position and its example share a node?: Keep them apart. Put the position in one node and the example one level below, so you can cover the lower level and test yourself.
What happens when node text is long?: It wraps, but the node grows. When a line passes about ten words, split it into two levels.
Can I memorize this map as my answer?: No. It is a frame for your own notes; the exact arguments should come from your readings.

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Updated 2026-11-11