philosophy — the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Pronunciation (IPA): /fɪˈlɑːsəfi/
Example Sentences
- My cooking philosophy is simple: when in doubt, add more cheese.
- She studied philosophy at Harvard University.
- His philosophy of 'work hard, play harder' got him in trouble with his boss.
philosophy
NOUN[/fɪˈlɑːsəfi/]
the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence
Exploring life's fundamental questions together
Philo and Sophy studied philosophy because they loved asking deep questions.
Philosophy began with curiosity and led the students to the university to seek wisdom.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from ancient Greek, combining philos (love) and sophia (wisdom). It originally denoted a person who loves or pursues wisdom, reflecting the intellectual curiosity of early Greek thinkers seeking truth and understanding of the natural world.
Breakdown
philos- (love, affection) + -sophia (wisdom, knowledge). The compound literally means 'lover of wisdom,' describing the fundamental pursuit of philosophical inquiry.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cooking philosophy is simple: when in doubt, add more cheese.”
“She studied philosophy at Harvard University.”
“His philosophy of 'work hard, play harder' got him in trouble with his boss.”
“Ancient Greek philosophy still influences modern thinking.”
“My diet philosophy: life is too short for bad chocolate.”
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