Philosophy

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Philosophy is the study of general and fundamental problems, such as those connected with existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language.[1][2] It is distinguished from other ways of addressing such problems by its critical, generally systematic approach and its reliance on rational argument.[3] The word "philosophy" comes from the Greek φιλοσοφία (philosophia), which literally means "love of wisdom".[4][5][6] >

phi·los·o·phy

noun /fəˈläsəfē/
philosophies, plural

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, esp. when considered as an academic discipline

A set of views and theories of a particular philosopher concerning such study or an aspect of it
- Schopenhauer’s philosophy

The study of the theoretical basis of a particular branch of knowledge or experience
- the philosophy of science

A theory or attitude held by a person or organization that acts as a guiding principle for behavior
- don't expect anything and you won't be disappointed, that's my philosophy

Web definitions

doctrine: a belief (or system of beliefs) accepted as authoritative by some group or school

the rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics

any personal belief about how to live or how to deal with a situation; "self-indulgence was his only philosophy"; "my father's philosophy of child-rearing was to let mother do it" wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn >