philosophy — ozdic

Collocations

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1

(noun.) study of ideas about the meaning of life

ADJ

ancient, classical | contemporary, modern | Eastern, Western

experimental, moral, natural

She studied moral philosophy at university and became interested in questions about right and wrong.

political, religious, social

PHRASES

the philosophy of history/religion/science

2

(noun.) particular system of beliefs

ADJ

competing, differing

prevailing

The prevailing philosophy among young people today emphasizes environmental sustainability and social responsibility.

basic, general, underlying | personal

homespun, simple

Her simple philosophy was to enjoy each day and not worry too much about the future.

liberal

design, economic, educational, management, market, political, religious, social

The company's management philosophy focuses on treating employees as valuable team members.

VERB + PHILOSOPHY

develop, formulate

Over the years, she formulated a philosophy that money alone cannot buy happiness.

articulate | adopt, embrace, espouse | reject

PHILOSOPHY + VERB

inform sth, underlie sth, underpin sth

The company's philosophy of sustainability informed every decision they made about packaging.

prevail

The environmental philosophy that prevailed in the 1970s focused on protecting forests and wildlife.

PREP

~ behind

The teacher explained the philosophy behind her strict classroom rules.

PHRASES

a philosophy of life/mind

Definitions

noun

1

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.

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

During the whole time of his abode in the university he generally spent thirteen hours of the day in study; by which assiduity besides an exact dispatch of the whole course of philosophy, he read over in a manner all classic authors that are extant[…]

2

A view or outlook regarding fundamental principles underlying some domain.

a philosophy of government; a philosophy of education

3

A general principle (usually moral).

As a matter of fact the Enlightment culture was based on a philosophy inspired to an ethical laicism whose aim was to create a better society based on principles such as solidarity, equality of rights and duties, and full freedom.

4

A comprehensive system of belief.

5

The love of wisdom.

verb

1

To philosophize.

Plato hath (in my seeming) loved this manner of Philosophying, Dialogue wise in good earnest, that therby he might more decently place in sundry mouthes the diversity and variation of his owne conceits.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by

Antonyms

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

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01

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

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02

During the whole time of his abode in the university he generally spent thirteen hours of the day in study; by which assiduity besides an exact dispatch of the whole course of philosophy, he read over

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03

a philosophy of government; a philosophy of education

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04

Plato hath (in my seeming) loved this manner of Philosophying, Dialogue wise in good earnest, that therby he might more decently place in sundry mouthes the diversity and variation of his owne conceit

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05

Your philosophy of life varies from mine.

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06

The great critic and poet is lecturing on philosophy.

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Usage Notes

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