Philosophy
noun
Study of basic ideas about knowledge, reality, and existence.
She studied philosophy at the university.
Often appears as...
- school of philosophy
- philosophy of life
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Academic
noun
A particular set of ideas or beliefs.
His philosophy is to enjoy life as much as possible.
Often appears as...
- personal philosophy
- company's philosophy
noun
The logical analysis of language and concepts.
His work engages deeply with the philosophy of language.
Often appears as...
- philosophy of language
- philosophy of mind
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Academic
noun
Calmness and wisdom shown when dealing with problems or difficult decisions.
He showed great philosophy in coping with his illness.
Often appears as...
- display of philosophy
- show philosophy
noun
Study of basic ideas about knowledge, reality, and existence.
She studied philosophy at the university.
Often appears as...
- school of philosophy
- philosophy of life
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A particular set of ideas or beliefs.
His philosophy is to enjoy life as much as possible.
Often appears as...
- personal philosophy
- company's philosophy
noun
The logical analysis of language and concepts.
His work engages deeply with the philosophy of language.
Often appears as...
- philosophy of language
- philosophy of mind
Usage tips
Academic
noun
Calmness and wisdom shown when dealing with problems or difficult decisions.
He showed great philosophy in coping with his illness.
Often appears as...
- display of philosophy
- show philosophy
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Pro Tip 1/3Academic Field
Focuses on intellectual theories, not just practical ideas.
My philosophy class covers theories about the nature of knowledge.
Pro Tip 2/3Broad Discipline
Includes ethics, politics, metaphysics, and logic.
Philosophy is divided into many branches like political philosophy.
Pro Tip 3/3Critical Thinking
Requires analysis and questioning of beliefs.
Philosophy trains you to examine your assumptions about the world.
Pro Tip 1/3Academic Field
Focuses on intellectual theories, not just practical ideas.
My philosophy class covers theories about the nature of knowledge.
Pro Tip 2/3Broad Discipline
Includes ethics, politics, metaphysics, and logic.
Philosophy is divided into many branches like political philosophy.
Pro Tip 3/3Critical Thinking
Requires analysis and questioning of beliefs.
Philosophy trains you to examine your assumptions about the world.
Pro Tip 1/3Academic Field
Focuses on intellectual theories, not just practical ideas.
My philosophy class covers theories about the nature of knowledge.
Pro Tip 2/3Broad Discipline
Includes ethics, politics, metaphysics, and logic.
Philosophy is divided into many branches like political philosophy.
Pro Tip 3/3Critical Thinking
Requires analysis and questioning of beliefs.
Philosophy trains you to examine your assumptions about the world.
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How does the Nobel Peace...
a valid nomination can come from a member of a national assembly, state government, or an international court. Eligible nominators also include university rectors, professors of the social sciences, history, philosophy, law, and theology, and previous recipients of the Peace Prize. But if you want to know more about who was recently nominated,
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Mary's Room: A...
Could it be that there are fundamental limits to what we can know about something we can't experience? And would this mean there are certain aspects of the universe that lie permanently beyond our comprehension? Or will science and philosophy allow us to overcome our mind's limitations?
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Should we get rid of...
Chinese officials used them to determine aptitude for various government posts. The subject matter included philosophy, farming, and even military tactics. Standardized tests continued to be used around the world for the next two millennia, and today, they're used for everything
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Would you opt for a life...
Limitless pleasure minus zero pain equals maximum net pleasure, or in other words, the exact scenario the Experience Machine offers. Therefore, if hedonism is your philosophy of choice, plugging in would be a no-brainer. But what if there's more to life than just pleasure?
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Nathalie Cabrol: How...
And they are telling us about diversity, they are telling us about abundance of life, and they are telling us how this life has survived thus far to reach civilization, intelligence, technology and, indeed, philosophy. Thank you.
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The Call of the Land:...
farming while you're teaching philosophy well you're farming you're just observing the world around you I feel like the first thing I got to do is be able to grow my own food and have that basic neskowin so I felt like maybe I
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The philosophy of...
the original philosophy was more than just an attitude. The Stoics believed that everything around us operates according to a web of cause and effect, resulting in a rational structure of the universe, which they called logos.
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Who was Confucius? -...
and by education in ritual, literature, and history. A person cultivated in this way works to help others, guiding them by moral inspiration rather than brute force. To put his philosophy into practice,
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What forgiveness can...
heart of compassion when we forgive it creates new space that space might hold the possibility for a child for a new philosophy for a business idea but in our case it created the space for an
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Ideasthesia: How do...
For philosophy, the challenge is to rethink what this new model of consciousness means for our understanding of our selves and our relation to the world around us.
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How does the Nobel Peace...
a valid nomination can come from a member of a national assembly, state government, or an international court. Eligible nominators also include university rectors, professors of the social sciences, history, philosophy, law, and theology, and previous recipients of the Peace Prize. But if you want to know more about who was recently nominated,
Video examples
Mary's Room: A...
Could it be that there are fundamental limits to what we can know about something we can't experience? And would this mean there are certain aspects of the universe that lie permanently beyond our comprehension? Or will science and philosophy allow us to overcome our mind's limitations?
Video examples
Should we get rid of...
Chinese officials used them to determine aptitude for various government posts. The subject matter included philosophy, farming, and even military tactics. Standardized tests continued to be used around the world for the next two millennia, and today, they're used for everything
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Would you opt for a life...
Limitless pleasure minus zero pain equals maximum net pleasure, or in other words, the exact scenario the Experience Machine offers. Therefore, if hedonism is your philosophy of choice, plugging in would be a no-brainer. But what if there's more to life than just pleasure?
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Nathalie Cabrol: How...
And they are telling us about diversity, they are telling us about abundance of life, and they are telling us how this life has survived thus far to reach civilization, intelligence, technology and, indeed, philosophy. Thank you.
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The Call of the Land:...
farming while you're teaching philosophy well you're farming you're just observing the world around you I feel like the first thing I got to do is be able to grow my own food and have that basic neskowin so I felt like maybe I
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The philosophy of...
the original philosophy was more than just an attitude. The Stoics believed that everything around us operates according to a web of cause and effect, resulting in a rational structure of the universe, which they called logos.
Video examples
Who was Confucius? -...
and by education in ritual, literature, and history. A person cultivated in this way works to help others, guiding them by moral inspiration rather than brute force. To put his philosophy into practice,
Video examples
What forgiveness can...
heart of compassion when we forgive it creates new space that space might hold the possibility for a child for a new philosophy for a business idea but in our case it created the space for an
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Ideasthesia: How do...
For philosophy, the challenge is to rethink what this new model of consciousness means for our understanding of our selves and our relation to the world around us.
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George Santayana
Spanish Philosopher
It is possible to be a master in false philosophy, easier, in fact, than to be a master in the truth, because a false philosophy can be made as simple and consistent as one pleases.
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Ronald Reagan
American President
My philosophy of life is that if we make up our mind what we are going to make of our lives, then work hard toward that goal, we never lose - somehow we win out.
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Oprah Winfrey
American Entertainer
My philosophy is that not only are you responsible for your life, but doing the best at this moment puts you I the best place for the next moment.
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C. S. Lewis
British Writer
Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art... It has no survival value; rather it is one of those things that give value to survival.
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Khalil Gibran
Lebanese Poet
Keep me away from the wisdom which does not cry, the philosophy which does not laugh and the greatness which does not bow before children.
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Jim Carrey
Canadian Comedian
I really believe in the philosophy that you create your own universe. I'm just trying to create a good one for myself.
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Albert Camus
French Philosopher
Only a philosophy of eternity, in the world today, could justify non-violence.
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Gilbert K. Chesterton
English Writer
A new philosophy generally means in practice the praise of some old vice.
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Friedrich Nietzsche
German Philosopher
There is more wisdom in your body than in your deepest philosophy.
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Marcus Tullius Cicero
Roman Statesman
Rightly defined philosophy is simply the love of wisdom.
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George Santayana
Spanish Philosopher
It is possible to be a master in false philosophy, easier, in fact, than to be a master in the truth, because a false philosophy can be made as simple and consistent as one pleases.
Quote examples
Ronald Reagan
American President
My philosophy of life is that if we make up our mind what we are going to make of our lives, then work hard toward that goal, we never lose - somehow we win out.
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Oprah Winfrey
American Entertainer
My philosophy is that not only are you responsible for your life, but doing the best at this moment puts you I the best place for the next moment.
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C. S. Lewis
British Writer
Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art... It has no survival value; rather it is one of those things that give value to survival.
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Khalil Gibran
Lebanese Poet
Keep me away from the wisdom which does not cry, the philosophy which does not laugh and the greatness which does not bow before children.
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Jim Carrey
Canadian Comedian
I really believe in the philosophy that you create your own universe. I'm just trying to create a good one for myself.
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Albert Camus
French Philosopher
Only a philosophy of eternity, in the world today, could justify non-violence.
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Gilbert K. Chesterton
English Writer
A new philosophy generally means in practice the praise of some old vice.
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Friedrich Nietzsche
German Philosopher
There is more wisdom in your body than in your deepest philosophy.
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Marcus Tullius Cicero
Roman Statesman
Rightly defined philosophy is simply the love of wisdom.
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