Philosophy

/fɪlˈɒsəfi/

/fəˈɫɑsəfi/

[noun]

Philosophy

[NOUN]

a particular set of beliefs, values, or principles developed in search of the truth about life and the universe

synonyms : doctrine

ism

philosophical system

school of thought

the study of the meaning of the universe, existence, and reality

the rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics

any personal belief about how to live or how to deal with a situation

Examples

1. This book bridges a gulf between the metaphysics literature and philosophy of mind literature.

2. His political philosophy turned one hundred and eighty degrees when he grew a little older.

3. The athlete found joy in the training and the process of improving, rather than just winning the competition, living by the philosophy that it is better to travel hopefully than to arrive.

4. I've just always had the philosophy that it does no good to speak ill of anyone, so instead I direct that energy toward finding solutions to problems.

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