philosophy
Pronunciation: /fɪˈlɒs.ə.fi/
The English word “philosophy” has 9 meanings listed here.
noun
- An academic discipline that seeks truth through reasoning rather than empiricism, often attempting to provide explanations relating to general concepts such as existence and rationality.
- A view or outlook regarding fundamental principles underlying some domain.
- A general principle (usually moral).
- A comprehensive system of belief.
- The love of wisdom.
- A calm and thoughtful demeanor; calmness of temper.
- Synonym of small pica (especially in French printing).
- A broader branch of (non-applied) science.
verb
- To philosophize.
Etymology
From Middle English philosophie, Old French philosophie, and their source, Latin philosophia, from Ancient Greek φιλοσοφία (philosophía), from φίλος (phílos, “loving”) + σοφία (sophía, “wisdom”). By surface analysis, philo- + -sophy. Displaced Old English ūþwitegung.
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