Philosophy

Pronunciation: /fəˈlɑːsəfiː/

Philosophy (noun)

  1. The study of basic ideas about knowledge, truth, and the meaning of life.
  2. A person's set of beliefs or way of thinking about life.
  3. A set of principles or rules that guide an organization or activity.

Examples

  • She is passionate about the philosophy of ethics.
  • Philosophy explores fundamental questions about existence.

Common collocations: study philosophy, philosophy course, philosophy department, personal philosophy, life philosophy

Synonyms of Philosophy

Formal

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