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Philosophy

noun
/fɪˈlɒsəfi/
Word Frequency: 60.2

Definitions

1.nounThe love of wisdom.
2.nounAn academic discipline that seeks truth through reasoning rather than empiricism.
"Philosophy is often divided into five major branches: logic, metaphysics, epistemology, ethics and aesthetics."
3.nounA comprehensive system of belief.
4.nounA view or outlook regarding fundamental principles underlying some domain.
"a philosophy of government;   a philosophy of education"
5.nounA general principle (usually moral).
6.nounA broader branch of (non-applied) science.
7.nounA calm and thoughtful demeanor; calmness of temper.
8.verbTo philosophize.
9.nounThe size of type between long primer and pica, standardized as 11 point.

Synonyms

philosophyismschool of thoughtdoctrinephilosophicalideaphilosopherethosconceptmentalitythoughtnotion
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