philosophic 
philo·sophic (fil′ə säf′ik)
adjective
- of or according to philosophy or philosophers
- devoted to or learned in philosophy
- like or suited for a philosopher
- sensibly composed or calm, as in a difficult situation; rational
Etymology: L philosophicus < Gr philosophikos
Modifies a noun
- conscience: In this context, the Report raises the importance of settling scores with the old philosophic conscience.
- reflection: I try everything from expression of personal feelings to philosophic reflection to story-telling.
- thought: Philosophic thought is for Hegel: firstly, concept; secondly, universal; thirdly, concrete.
- concept: The philosophic concept is a concrete universal, and therefore a thinking of reality as at once united and divided.
- mind: Zoroaster's remarkable new ideas stimulated the philosophic mind of men who sought to do better than their enemies.
- issue: This is a powerful placement for Jupiter, the planet associated with religious and philosophic issues.
There's more hateful form of fooleryö The social sage's, Solomon of saloons And philosophic diner-out.
On the platform stood a policeman of normal proportions, and instead of a revolver and a truncheon he carried a copy of Ben Hur translated into Irish, which he was evidently studying for an examination important to his professional advancement. MrThewless realised that the imperial might of Great Britain lay behind him and that in front was the philosophic republic of Mr de Valera.
Lo, thro' her works gay nature grieves How brief she is and frail, As ever o'er the falling leaves Autumnal winds prevail. Yet still the philosophic mind Consolatory food can find, And hope her anchorage maintain: We never are deserted quite; 'Tis by succession of delight That love supports his reign.
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