Philosophy Definition
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philosophies
noun
philosophies
Love of, or the search for, wisdom or knowledge.
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Theory or logical analysis of the principles underlying conduct, thought, knowledge, and the nature of the universe: included in philosophy are ethics, aesthetics, logic, epistemology, metaphysics, etc.
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The general principles or laws of a field of knowledge, activity, etc.
The philosophy of economics.
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A particular system of principles for the conduct of life.
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Mental balance or composure thought of as resulting from the study of philosophy.
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verb
(now rare) To philosophize.
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Other Word Forms of Philosophy
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philosophy
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philosophiesOrigin of Philosophy
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From Anglo-Norman philosophie, Old French philosophie, and their source, Latin philosophia, from Ancient Greek φιλοσοφία (philosophia), from φίλος (philos, “beloved") + σοφία (sophia, “wisdom").
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Middle English philosophie from Old French from Latin philosophia from Greek philosophiā from philosophos lover of wisdom, philosopher philosopher
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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