philosophy
/fɪˈlɒsəfi/ · phi·los·o·phy
noun
- The love of wisdom. She pursued philosophy as a way of life, seeking answers to life's biggest questions.
- An academic discipline that seeks truth through reasoning rather than empiricism. Philosophy is often divided into five major branches: logic, metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, and aesthetics.
- A comprehensive system of belief. Her philosophy on life was centered around the importance of kindness and compassion.
- The size of type between long primer and pica, standardized as 11 point. The font was set in philosophy, making it easy to read on the page.
verb
- To philosophize. He spent his days philosophizing about the meaning of life and the universe.
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Did you know? The word 'philosophy' comes from the Greek words 'philos' (lover) and 'sophia' (wisdom), reflecting the pursuit of wisdom and knowledge that is at the heart of this discipline.