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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. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPHILOSOPHY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   noun. uk / fɪˈlɒs.ə.fi / us / fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi / Add to word list. B2 [ U ] the use of reason in understanding such things as the nature of the real world and existence, the use and limits of knowledge, and the principles of moral judgment: René Descartes is regarded as the founder of modern philosophy. See also. PhD. the philosophy of something.

4. openstax.org › books › introduction-philosophy1.1 What Is Philosophy? - Introduction to Philosophy | OpenStax

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   Explain the connection between ancient philosophy and the origin of the sciences. Describe philosophy as a discipline that makes coherent sense of a whole. Summarize the broad and diverse origins of philosophy. It is difficult to define philosophy.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPHILOSOPHY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   noun. us / fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi / uk / fɪˈlɒs.ə.fi / Add to word list. B2 [ U ] the use of reason in understanding such things as the nature of the real world and existence, the use and limits of knowledge, and the principles of moral judgment: René Descartes is regarded as the founder of modern philosophy. See also. PhD. the philosophy of something.

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

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   noun. the academic discipline concerned with making explicit the nature and significance of ordinary and scientific beliefs and investigating the intelligibility of concepts by means of rational argument concerning their presuppositions, implications, and interrelationships; in particular, the rational investigation of the nature and structure ...

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

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   Mar 7, 2019 · 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.

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

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   Oct 16, 2020 · What is a simple definition of philosophy? 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.