Philosophize
verb
To think deeply about something in a logical, reasoned way.
He spends most of his time philosophizing about the nature of the universe.
Often appears as...
- philosophize about life
- philosophize on ethics
verb
To express or make philosophical ideas, theories, or arguments.
She likes to philosophize on the principles of morality.
Often appears as...
- philosophize about justice
- philosophize on art
Usage tips
Academic
verb
To think deeply about something in a logical, reasoned way.
He spends most of his time philosophizing about the nature of the universe.
Often appears as...
- philosophize about life
- philosophize on ethics
verb
To express or make philosophical ideas, theories, or arguments.
She likes to philosophize on the principles of morality.
Often appears as...
- philosophize about justice
- philosophize on art
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Deep Thinking
Used when engaging in profound or serious thought, especially on big questions.
After the debate, I needed time to philosophize on the arguments presented.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Everyday Speech
More common in written text than in casual conversation.
In his essay, he took a moment to philosophize on human rights.
Pro Tip 3/3Logical Approach
Implies using reason and logic, not just personal feelings, in discussions.
Philosophizing about environmental ethics requires a rational mindset.
Pro Tip 1/3Deep Thinking
Used when engaging in profound or serious thought, especially on big questions.
After the debate, I needed time to philosophize on the arguments presented.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Everyday Speech
More common in written text than in casual conversation.
In his essay, he took a moment to philosophize on human rights.
Pro Tip 3/3Logical Approach
Implies using reason and logic, not just personal feelings, in discussions.
Philosophizing about environmental ethics requires a rational mindset.
Pro Tip 1/3Deep Thinking
Used when engaging in profound or serious thought, especially on big questions.
After the debate, I needed time to philosophize on the arguments presented.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Everyday Speech
More common in written text than in casual conversation.
In his essay, he took a moment to philosophize on human rights.
Pro Tip 3/3Logical Approach
Implies using reason and logic, not just personal feelings, in discussions.
Philosophizing about environmental ethics requires a rational mindset.
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Joseph Brodsky
American Poet
Whoever it was who said that to philosophize is an exercise in dying was right in more ways than one, for by writing a book, nobody gets younger.
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Karl Wilhelm Friedrich Schlegel
German Poet
Whoever does not philosophize for the sake of philosophy, but rather uses philosophy as a means, is a sophist.
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Louis-Ferdinand Celine
French Writer
To philosophize is only another way of being afraid and leads hardly anywhere but to cowardly make-believe.
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Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Lebanese Scientist
You know, children philosophize more than adults - and they are critical of adults.
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Joseph Brodsky
American Poet
Whoever it was who said that to philosophize is an exercise in dying was right in more ways than one, for by writing a book, nobody gets younger.
Quote examples
Karl Wilhelm Friedrich Schlegel
German Poet
Whoever does not philosophize for the sake of philosophy, but rather uses philosophy as a means, is a sophist.
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Louis-Ferdinand Celine
French Writer
To philosophize is only another way of being afraid and leads hardly anywhere but to cowardly make-believe.
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Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Lebanese Scientist
You know, children philosophize more than adults - and they are critical of adults.
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