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philosophy

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /fəˈlɑsəfi/ · UK /fəˈlɒsəfi/

Forms: philosophies

philosophy means: The study of basic questions about life, truth, knowledge, and right and wrong.

noun

STUDY OF EXISTENCEB2

The study of basic questions about life, truth, knowledge, and right and wrong.

  • She studies philosophy at university.
  • We discussed a difficult question in philosophy class.
  • His interest in philosophy began with a book about truth.

Common phrases: study philosophy, philosophy course, ancient philosophy, academic philosophy

GUIDING BELIEFSB2

A set of beliefs that guides how someone lives or acts.

  • My philosophy is to be kind.
  • Her business philosophy puts customers first.
  • Their different philosophies made working together difficult.

How to use it: philosophy of something (His philosophy of life is based on helping others.)

Similar words: outlook, belief system

Common phrases: personal philosophy, philosophy of life, business philosophy, philosophy of education

Questions about philosophy

What does philosophy mean?

The study of basic questions about life, truth, knowledge, and right and wrong.

What is philosophy in other languages?

Türkçe: felsefe · Español: filosofía · Français: philosophie · Deutsch: Philosophie · Italiano: filosofia · 日本語: 哲学

How do you pronounce philosophy?

In American English /fəˈlɑsəfi/; in British English /fəˈlɒsəfi/.

How do you use philosophy in a sentence?

She studies philosophy at university. We discussed a difficult question in philosophy class.

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