Philosopher
noun
A person who studies or writes about philosophy.
Plato was a well-known Greek philosopher.
Often appears as...
- greek philosopher
- famous philosopher
noun
A person who thinks deeply about life and the universe.
He is considered a philosopher due to his thought-provoking views on existence.
Often appears as...
- deep thinker
- wise philosopher
noun
A person who remains calm and accepts whatever happens in life.
He's always been a philosopher about these things and says 'what will be, will be'.
Often appears as...
- calm philosopher
- stoic philosopher
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Colloquial
noun
A person who studies or writes about philosophy.
Plato was a well-known Greek philosopher.
Often appears as...
- greek philosopher
- famous philosopher
noun
A person who thinks deeply about life and the universe.
He is considered a philosopher due to his thought-provoking views on existence.
Often appears as...
- deep thinker
- wise philosopher
noun
A person who remains calm and accepts whatever happens in life.
He's always been a philosopher about these things and says 'what will be, will be'.
Often appears as...
- calm philosopher
- stoic philosopher
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Academic Context
Often used when talking about academic studies or individuals who are experts in philosophy.
She studied with a philosopher at the university to better understand ethics.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Figures
Many famous philosophers are from ancient Greece, like Socrates, and they influence many areas of modern thought.
My philosophy class discussed the ideas of ancient philosophers this morning.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Professional
While professional, some use 'philosopher' for anyone who reflects deeply on important topics.
My uncle is a farmer and a philosopher; he loves discussing life's big questions.
Pro Tip 1/3Academic Context
Often used when talking about academic studies or individuals who are experts in philosophy.
She studied with a philosopher at the university to better understand ethics.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Figures
Many famous philosophers are from ancient Greece, like Socrates, and they influence many areas of modern thought.
My philosophy class discussed the ideas of ancient philosophers this morning.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Professional
While professional, some use 'philosopher' for anyone who reflects deeply on important topics.
My uncle is a farmer and a philosopher; he loves discussing life's big questions.
Pro Tip 1/3Academic Context
Often used when talking about academic studies or individuals who are experts in philosophy.
She studied with a philosopher at the university to better understand ethics.
Pro Tip 2/3Historical Figures
Many famous philosophers are from ancient Greece, like Socrates, and they influence many areas of modern thought.
My philosophy class discussed the ideas of ancient philosophers this morning.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Professional
While professional, some use 'philosopher' for anyone who reflects deeply on important topics.
My uncle is a farmer and a philosopher; he loves discussing life's big questions.
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Altered States PIPE Brain...
Tori the effects should wear off in a few seconds while you were focused on the letters that spelled out this ancient wisdom from Plutarch an ancient Greek philosopher your eyes in your brain work together to create emotion after effect illusion staring at the constantly moving pattern tires out the
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Why do we love? A...
or a trick of biology to make us procreate? Is it all we need? Do we need it at all? If romantic love has a purpose, neither science nor psychology has discovered it yet. But over the course of history, some of our most respected philosophers have put forward some intriguing theories.
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Questions No One Knows...
and marry the person of your dreams, and in another, not so much. Well, there are still some scientists who would say, hogwash. The only meaningful answer to the question of how many universes there are is one. Only one universe. And a few philosophers and mystics might argue
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How many universes are...
In another, not so much. There are still some scientists who would say, hogwash. The only meaningful answer to the question of how many universes there are is one, only one universe. And a few philosophers and mystics might argue that even our own universe is an illusion.
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Bring on the learning...
or if they have any to speak of. I meet all kinds of people who don't think they're really good at anything. Actually, I kind of divide the world into two groups now. Jeremy Bentham, the great utilitarian philosopher, once spiked this argument.
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The philosophy of...
One particularly influential Stoic was the philosopher Epictetus who wrote that suffering stems not from the events in our lives, but from our judgements about them. This has resonated strongly with modern psychology and the self-help movement.
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Would you sacrifice one...
we have to decide in advance how to value human life and judge the greater good. So researchers who study autonomous systems are collaborating with philosophers to address the complex problem of programming ethics into machines,
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Plato’s Allegory of the...
of what it's like to be a philosopher trying to educate the public. Most people are not just comfortable in their ignorance but hostile to anyone who points it out. In fact, the real life Socrates was sentenced to death
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Math, magic and Rubik’s...
us human and has taken us to where we are now discovering the secrets that make up our world and whether you're an artist scientist or philosopher or just trying to figure out the cheapest airfare on the internet
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How to recognize a...
Have you ever tried to picture an ideal world? One without war, poverty, or crime? If so, you're not alone. Plato imagined an enlightened republic ruled by philosopher kings,
Video examples
Altered States PIPE Brain...
Tori the effects should wear off in a few seconds while you were focused on the letters that spelled out this ancient wisdom from Plutarch an ancient Greek philosopher your eyes in your brain work together to create emotion after effect illusion staring at the constantly moving pattern tires out the
Video examples
Why do we love? A...
or a trick of biology to make us procreate? Is it all we need? Do we need it at all? If romantic love has a purpose, neither science nor psychology has discovered it yet. But over the course of history, some of our most respected philosophers have put forward some intriguing theories.
Video examples
Questions No One Knows...
and marry the person of your dreams, and in another, not so much. Well, there are still some scientists who would say, hogwash. The only meaningful answer to the question of how many universes there are is one. Only one universe. And a few philosophers and mystics might argue
Video examples
How many universes are...
In another, not so much. There are still some scientists who would say, hogwash. The only meaningful answer to the question of how many universes there are is one, only one universe. And a few philosophers and mystics might argue that even our own universe is an illusion.
Video examples
Bring on the learning...
or if they have any to speak of. I meet all kinds of people who don't think they're really good at anything. Actually, I kind of divide the world into two groups now. Jeremy Bentham, the great utilitarian philosopher, once spiked this argument.
Video examples
The philosophy of...
One particularly influential Stoic was the philosopher Epictetus who wrote that suffering stems not from the events in our lives, but from our judgements about them. This has resonated strongly with modern psychology and the self-help movement.
Video examples
Would you sacrifice one...
we have to decide in advance how to value human life and judge the greater good. So researchers who study autonomous systems are collaborating with philosophers to address the complex problem of programming ethics into machines,
Video examples
Plato’s Allegory of the...
of what it's like to be a philosopher trying to educate the public. Most people are not just comfortable in their ignorance but hostile to anyone who points it out. In fact, the real life Socrates was sentenced to death
Video examples
Math, magic and Rubik’s...
us human and has taken us to where we are now discovering the secrets that make up our world and whether you're an artist scientist or philosopher or just trying to figure out the cheapest airfare on the internet
Video examples
How to recognize a...
Have you ever tried to picture an ideal world? One without war, poverty, or crime? If so, you're not alone. Plato imagined an enlightened republic ruled by philosopher kings,
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Andrea Pirlo
Italian Athlete
Being a philosopher is to think, seek wisdom, and have principles that guide and influence what you do. It's to give meaning to things, find your way in the world, believe that in the end, in every instance, good will overcome evil, even if there's a bit of suffering along the way.
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Deepak Chopra
American Speaker
Many scientists think that philosophy has no place, so for me it's a sad time because the role of reflection, contemplation, meditation, self inquiry, insight, intuition, imagination, creativity, free will, is in a way not given any importance, which is the domain of philosophers.
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Plato
Greek Philosopher
There will be no end to the troubles of states, or of humanity itself, till philosophers become kings in this world, or till those we now call kings and rulers really and truly become philosophers, and political power and philosophy thus come into the same hands.
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Stephen Hawking
English Physicist
If we do discover a complete theory, it should be in time understandable in broad principle by everyone. Then we shall all, philosophers, scientists, and just ordinary people be able to take part in the discussion of why we and the universe exist.
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Frank Lloyd Wright
American Architect
God is the great mysterious motivator of what we call nature, and it has often been said by philosophers, that nature is the will of God. And I prefer to say that nature is the only body of God that we shall ever see.
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William James
American Philosopher
What every genuine philosopher (every genuine man, in fact) craves most is praise although the philosophers generally call it recognition!
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Marcus Tullius Cicero
Roman Statesman
There is nothing so absurd that some philosopher has not already said it.
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John Churton Collins
English Critic
Truth is the object of philosophy, but not always of philosophers.
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Timothy Morton
English Philosopher
You wouldn't believe how many philosophers are afraid of movement.
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Samuel Beckett
Irish Playwright
Poets are the sense, philosophers the intelligence of humanity.
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Andrea Pirlo
Italian Athlete
Being a philosopher is to think, seek wisdom, and have principles that guide and influence what you do. It's to give meaning to things, find your way in the world, believe that in the end, in every instance, good will overcome evil, even if there's a bit of suffering along the way.
Quote examples
Deepak Chopra
American Speaker
Many scientists think that philosophy has no place, so for me it's a sad time because the role of reflection, contemplation, meditation, self inquiry, insight, intuition, imagination, creativity, free will, is in a way not given any importance, which is the domain of philosophers.
Quote examples
Plato
Greek Philosopher
There will be no end to the troubles of states, or of humanity itself, till philosophers become kings in this world, or till those we now call kings and rulers really and truly become philosophers, and political power and philosophy thus come into the same hands.
Quote examples
Stephen Hawking
English Physicist
If we do discover a complete theory, it should be in time understandable in broad principle by everyone. Then we shall all, philosophers, scientists, and just ordinary people be able to take part in the discussion of why we and the universe exist.
Quote examples
Frank Lloyd Wright
American Architect
God is the great mysterious motivator of what we call nature, and it has often been said by philosophers, that nature is the will of God. And I prefer to say that nature is the only body of God that we shall ever see.
Quote examples
William James
American Philosopher
What every genuine philosopher (every genuine man, in fact) craves most is praise although the philosophers generally call it recognition!
Quote examples
Marcus Tullius Cicero
Roman Statesman
There is nothing so absurd that some philosopher has not already said it.
Quote examples
John Churton Collins
English Critic
Truth is the object of philosophy, but not always of philosophers.
Quote examples
Timothy Morton
English Philosopher
You wouldn't believe how many philosophers are afraid of movement.
Quote examples
Samuel Beckett
Irish Playwright
Poets are the sense, philosophers the intelligence of humanity.
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