phi·los·o·phy

/fəˈläsəfē/

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noun
noun: philosophy
1. the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially
when considered as an academic discipline.
o a particular system of philosophical thought.
plural noun: philosophies
"Schopenhauer’s philosophy"
o the study of the theoretical basis of a particular branch of knowledge or experience.
"the philosophy of science"
synonyms: thinking, reasoning, thought, wisdom, knowledge
"a lecturer in philosophy"
o 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"
synon beliefs, credo, faith, convictions, ideology, ideas, thinking, notions, theories, doctrine, tene
yms: ts, values, principles, ethics, attitude, line, view, viewpoint, outlook, world view, school of
thought;
Weltanschauung
"I'd like to see your philosophy in action"
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