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   philosophy

   /fɪˈlɒsəfi/

   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: "the philosophies of Plato and Aristotle"
   • ▪ the study of the theoretical basis of a particular branch of knowledge or experience: "the philosophy of science" Similar thinkingreasoningthoughtwisdomknowledge
   • 2. a theory or attitude that acts as a guiding principle for behaviour: "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. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › PhilosophyPhilosophy - Wikipedia

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   Philosophy ('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.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPHILOSOPHY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   noun. uk / fɪˈlɒs.ə.fi / us / fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi / Add to word list. B2 [ U ] the use of reason in understanding such things as the nature of the real world and existence, the use and limits of knowledge, and the principles of moral judgment: René Descartes is regarded as the founder of modern philosophy. See also. PhD. the philosophy of something.

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

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

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   The meaning of PHILOSOPHY is all learning exclusive of technical precepts and practical arts. How to use philosophy in a sentence.

6. 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.