philosophy

phi-los-o-phy · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, reason, and reality.

  2. 2.

    A particular system of beliefs, values, or principles.

  3. 3.

    The underlying theory or set of principles relating to a particular field.

Forms

plural: philosophies

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    philosophy of mind — the branch studying consciousness and mental processes
  • •
    take something philosophically — to accept something calmly without complaining
  • •
    natural philosophy — an older term for what is now called science

Related words

See also: ethics, logic, philosopher, philosophical
Synonyms: beliefs, ideology, principles, worldview

Etymology

From Old French philosophie, from Latin philosophia, from Greek philosophia ("love of wisdom"), from philos ("loving") + sophia ("wisdom").