Meaning & use
philosophy
The study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, reason, and mind.
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She majored in philosophy because she loved debating questions about morality and truth.
His personal philosophy is to treat every setback as an opportunity to learn.
A note on using this word
Philosophy can refer to the academic discipline or, more loosely, to a person's general outlook or guiding principles.
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