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

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   5 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.

3. 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 ...

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPHILOSOPHY | definition in the Cambridge English 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:

5. 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.

6. human.libretexts.org › Bookshelves › Philosophy1.1: What is Philosophy? - Humanities LibreTexts

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   1.1: What is Philosophy? Page ID. Nathan Smith et al. OpenStax. Table of contents. Learning Objectives. Historical Origins of Philosophy. The Sages of India, China, Africa, and Greece. CONNECTIONS. Beginnings of Natural Philosophy. How It All Hangs Together.

7. plato.stanford.eduStanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy

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   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. Masthead | Editorial Board.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishPHILOSOPHY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   the study or writing of ideas about the meaning of life, or a particular set of ideas about the meaning of life: Descartes is considered by many to be the father of modern philosophy. philosophy noun (WAY OF THINKING) a way of thinking about what you should do in life: My philosophy has always been to give those with ability the chance to progress.