philosophy

philosophy is on the Academic Word List.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /fɪˈlɒsəfi/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /fɪˈlɑsəfi/

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Noun

Singular philosophy

Plural philosophies

1. (uncountable) Philosophy is the study of the nature of existence and truth: how things are and how they should be.

   Plato's writings have been used to teach philosophy, logic, maths, and other subjects.

2. (countable) A philosophy is a set of beliefs that guide the actions of a group or individual.

   Her education explains in part why she holds the political philosophies she does.