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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. 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

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

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   Philosophy. Philosophy ( φιλοσοφία, '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.

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

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   Mar 29, 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.

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

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   It is difficult to define philosophy. In fact, to do so is itself a philosophical activity, since philosophers are attempting to gain the broadest and most fundamental conception of the world as it exists. The world includes nature, consciousness, morality, beauty, and social organizations.

6. 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.

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. 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 ...

8. plato.stanford.edu › entries › understandingUnderstanding (Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy)

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   May 6, 2021 · 1. Contexts. 1.1 Ancient Philosophy. 1.2 Epistemology & Philosophy of Science. 2. Theoretical Frameworks. 2.1 Objects of Understanding. 2.2 Psychology of Understanding. 2.3 Normativity of Understanding. 3. Special Issues in Epistemology. 3.1 The Epistemic Value of Understanding. 3.2 Testimony. 4. Special Issues in the Philosophy of Science.