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   Phil·o·soph·i·cal

   /ˌfiləˈsäfək(ə)l/

   

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   • 1. relating or devoted to the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence: "philosophical discussions about free will" Similar theoreticalanalyticalrationalmetaphysicallogicalreasonedesotericscholarlyerudite
   • 2. having or showing a calm attitude toward disappointments or difficulties: "he was philosophical about losing the contract" Similar calmcomposedcoolcollectedcool, calm, and collectedself-possessedserenetranquilplacidstoicalimpassivesoberdispassionatedetachedunemotionalphlegmaticunperturbedimperturbableequableunruffledpatientforbearinglong-sufferingtolerantaccommodatingindulgenteasygoingeven-temperedrestrainedfatalisticunexcitableresignedrationallogicalrealisticpracticalinformal:unflappablenonplussedOpposite emotionalupset

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPHILOSOPHICAL | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   PHILOSOPHICAL definition: 1. relating to the study or writing of philosophy: 2. If you are philosophical in your reaction to…. Learn more.

3. www.britannica.com › topic › philosophyPhilosophy | Definition, Systems, Fields, Schools, & Biographies

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   May 3, 2024 · 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. Philosophical inquiry is a central element in the intellectual history of many civilizations.

4. iep.utm.eduInternet Encyclopedia of Philosophy | An encyclopedia of...

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   An encyclopedia of philosophy articles written by professional philosophers. About; Editors; Desired Articles; Submissions; Volunteer; Stay Connected

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

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   Oct 16, 2020 · The word Philosophy comes from the Greek philo (love) and sophia (wisdom) and so is literally defined as “the love of wisdom”. More broadly understood, it is the study of the most basic and profound matters of human existence. Philosophical schools frequently develop in response to some perceived failure of religion to provide answers to ...

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Outline_of_philosophyOutline of philosophy - Wikipedia

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   Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental problems concerning matters such as existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language. [1] [2] It is distinguished from other ways of addressing fundamental questions (such as mysticism, myth, or religion) by being critical and generally systematic and by its reliance on rational ...

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. 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. Under the leadership of Co-Principal Editors, Edward N. Zalta and Uri Nodelman, the SEP brings together over two thousand philosophers and scholars from around the world to ...