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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 › englishPHILOSOPHY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a group of theories and ideas related to the understanding of a particular subject: the philosophy of education / religion / science. See more. [ C ] a particular system of beliefs, values, and principles: the Ancient Greek philosophy of Stoicism. C1 [ C usually singular ] informal. the way that someone thinks about life and deals with it:

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPHILOSOPHICAL definition | Cambridge English Dictionary

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

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

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   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.

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

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   6 days ago · 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.

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

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   philosophy. noun. phi· los· o· phy fə-ˈläs- (ə-)fē. plural philosophies. 1. : the study of the basic ideas about knowledge, truth, right and wrong, religion, and the nature and meaning of life. 2. : the philosophical teachings or principles of a person or group. Greek philosophy.

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

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   the rational investigation of the truths and principles of being, knowledge, or conduct. any of the three branches, namely natural philosophy, moral philosophy, and metaphysical philosophy, that are accepted as composing this study. a particular system of thought based on such study or investigation: the philosophy of Spinoza.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › philosophicalPhilosophical - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of philosophical. adjective. of or relating to philosophy or philosophers. “ philosophical writing” “a considerable knowledge of philosophical terminology” synonyms: philosophic. adjective. characterized by the attitude of a philosopher; meeting trouble with level-headed detachment. “ philosophical resignation” synonyms: philosophic.