Pronunciation

/ˌfɪləˈsɒfɪ/

Definitions

Noun

• Philosophy: The study of general and fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, ethics, values, reason, mind, and language, often seeking to provide ultimate answers and guiding principles.
• System of beliefs: A set of ideas, principles, or doctrines that guide an individual’s or group’s actions and attitudes, especially in matters of ethics or conduct.

Verb

• To contemplate or engage in philosophical inquiry: She spends her weekends philosophizing about life’s meaning.
• To adopt a philosophical stance or worldview: He philosophized about the nature of reality.

Adjective

• Reflecting or concerned with philosophy: A philosophy seminar.

Noun (pl.) - Philosophies

• Different ways of thinking or approaching life: Various philosophical schools of thought.

Phrases

• “Philosophical debates” are discussions on abstract concepts.
• “A philosophical approach” involves deep thinking and introspection.
• “To ponder the philosophy of X” means to reflect on the underlying principles of a subject.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The course introduced students to various philosophical traditions.”
• Verb: “She found solace in the philosophical writings of ancient thinkers.”
• Adjective: “His life was guided by a stoic philosophical philosophy.”

Synonyms

• Thought
• Belief system
• Ideology
• Weltanschauung
• Doctrine
• Ethos

Antonyms

• Superficial
• Practical
• Materialistic
• Empirical
• Sensual