philosophy

IPA: fʌɫˈɑsʌfi

noun

  • (uncountable, originally) The love of wisdom.
  • (uncountable) An academic discipline that seeks truth through reasoning rather than empiricism, often attempting to provide explanations relating to general concepts such as existence and rationality.
  • (countable) A comprehensive system of belief.
  • (countable) A view or outlook regarding fundamental principles underlying some domain.
  • (countable) A general principle (usually moral).
  • (archaic) A broader branch of (non-applied) science.
  • A calm and thoughtful demeanor; calmness of temper.
  • (printing, dated) Synonym of small pica (especially in French printing).

verb

  • (now rare) To philosophize.
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