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

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   The short answer. 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: r esponsiveness, r eflection, r eason and r e-evaluation. The aim is to deepen understanding.

3. philosophy.brown.edu › about › philosophy-what-and-whyPhilosophy: What and Why? | Philosophy | Brown University

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   What is Philosophy? Philosophy is the systematic and critical study of fundamental questions that arise both in everyday life and through the practice of other disciplines. Some of these questions concern the nature of reality: Is there an external world? What is the relationship between the physical and the mental? Does God exist?

4. plato.stanford.eduStanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy

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   What's New Archives Random Entry. The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy organizes scholars from around the world in philosophy and related disciplines to create and maintain an up-to-date reference work. Co-Principal Editors:Edward N. Zalta and Uri Nodelman.

5. open.umn.edu › opentextbooks › textbooksAn Introduction to Philosophy - Open Textbook Library

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   Introduction. Chapter 1: What Philosophy Is. Chapter 2: Critical Thinking I, Being Reasonable. Chapter 3: Critical Thinking II: Logic. Chapter 4: Ancient Philosophy. Chapter 5: Rationalism. Chapter 6: Empiricism. Chapter 7: Philosophy of Science. Chapter 8: Philosophy of Mind. Chapter 9: Love and Happiness. Chapter 10: Meta Ethics.

6. philosophy.sas.upenn.edu › undergraduate › what-philosophyWhat is Philosophy? | Department of Philosophy - University of...

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   Philosophy is a disciplined way of framing and seeking answers to questions of important human concern. It seeks to illuminate fundamental aspects of the world (metaphysics), of our relation to and knowledge of it (epistemology, philosophy of mind), and of our own nature as rational, purposive, and social beings (ethics, political philosophy).

7. philosophy.stanford.edu › public-philosophy › stanford-encyclopedia-philosophyStanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy | Department of Philosophy

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   The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (SEP) is the premier reference work in philosophy, and covers an enormous range of philosophical topics through in-depth entries.

8. www.worldhistory.org › philosophPhilosophy - World History Encyclopedia

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   Oct 16, 2020 · The word Philosophy is Greek for "the love of wisdom" and is defined as the study of the most basic and profound aspects of human existence including the meaning of life. When did philosophy begin? The origin of philosophy is debated but was already established in Mesopotamia by c. 2150 BCE.