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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Examples of "philosophy" in Sentences
- He studies epicurean philosophy.
- In philosophy, he was a realist.
- Try studying the stoic philosophy.
- That is the philosophy of fascism.
- What is the philosophy of the CEO
- This is the stupidity of philosophy.
- Is philosophy the same as providence
- The difference is in the philosophy of war.
- He is interested in profundity of philosophy.
- It is the philosophy of the sovereignty of the individual.
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