Philosophy

Noun

philosophy (countable and uncountable, plural philosophies)

1. (uncountable, originally) The love of wisdom.
2. (uncountable) 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. quotations ▼

Philosophy is often divided into five major branches: logic, metaphysics, epistemology, ethics and aesthetics.

3. (countable) A comprehensive system of belief.
4. (countable) A view or outlook regarding fundamental principles underlying some domain.

a philosophy of government; a philosophy of education

5. (countable) A general principle (usually moral). quotations ▼
6. (archaic) A broader branch of (non-applied) science.
7. A calm and thoughtful demeanor; calmness of temper.
8. (printing, dated) Synonym of small pica (especially in French printing). quotations ▼

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