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   Phi·los·o·phy

   /fəˈläsəfē/

   

   noun

   • 1. the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline.
   • ▪ a particular system of philosophical thought: "Schopenhauer’s philosophy"
   • ▪ the study of the theoretical basis of a particular branch of knowledge or experience: "the philosophy of science" Similar thinkingreasoningthoughtwisdomknowledge
   • ▪ a theory or attitude held by a person or organization that acts as a guiding principle for behavior: "don't expect anything and you won't be disappointed, that's my philosophy" Similar beliefscredofaithconvictionsideologyideasthinkingnotionstheoriesdoctrinetenetsvaluesprinciplesethicsattitudelineviewviewpointoutlookworld viewschool of thoughtWeltanschauung

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French philosophie, via Latin from Greek philosophia ‘love of wisdom’.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › PhilosophyPhilosophy - Wikipedia

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   Philosophy ('love of wisdom' in Ancient Greek) is a systematic study of general and fundamental questions concerning topics like existence, reason, knowledge, value, mind, and language. It is a rational and critical inquiry that reflects on its own methods and assumptions.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › philosophyPhilosophy Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Aug 12, 2024 · The meaning of PHILOSOPHY is all learning exclusive of technical precepts and practical arts. How to use philosophy in a sentence.

4. www.britannica.com › topic › philosophyPhilosophy | Definition, Systems, Fields, Schools ...

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   philosophy, (from Greek, by way of Latin, philosophia, “love of wisdom”) the rational, abstract, and methodical consideration of reality as a whole or of fundamental dimensions of human existence and experience.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › philosophyPHILOSOPHY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   the study of the nature of reality and existence, of what it is possible to know, and of right and wrong behavior, or a particular set of beliefs of this type: [ C ] the philosophy of Kant. [ U ] I’d like to take a course in philosophy next semester.

6. www.philosophy-foundation.org › what-is-philosophyWhat is Philosophy?

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   Philosophy is a way of thinking about certain subjects such as ethics, thought, existence, time, meaning and value. That 'way of thinking' involves 4 Rs: responsiveness, reflection, reason and re-evaluation. The aim is to deepen understanding.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › philosophyPHILOSOPHY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Philosophy definition: the rational investigation of the truths and principles of being, knowledge, or conduct.. See examples of PHILOSOPHY used in a sentence.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › philosophyPHILOSOPHY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   the study of the nature of reality and existence, of what it is possible to know, and of right and wrong behavior, or a particular set of beliefs of this type: [ C ] the philosophy of Kant. [ U ] I’d like to take a course in philosophy next semester.