philosophy
/fɪˈlɒs.ə.fi/
An academic discipline that seeks truth through reasoning rather than empiricism, often attempting to provide explanations relating to general concepts such as existence and rationality; A view or outlook regarding fundamental principles underlying some domain; A general principle; A comprehensive system of belief
- plural
- philosophies
Meanings
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An academic discipline that seeks truth through reasoning rather than empiricism, often attempting to provide explanations relating to general concepts such as existence and rationality
Philosophy is an interesting subject.
Tatoeba · sundown · CC BY 2.0 FR
I have my own philosophy.
Tatoeba · araneo · CC BY 2.0 FR
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A view or outlook regarding fundamental principles underlying some domain
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A general principle (usually moral)
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A comprehensive system of belief
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The love of wisdomrare
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A calm and thoughtful demeanor; calmness of temperrare
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Synonym of small pica (especially in French printing)rare
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A broader branch of (non-applied) sciencerare