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philosophy

The correct spelling is philosophy.

How to pronounce philosophy

/fɪˈlɒsəfi/
noun

IPA: /fɪˈlɒsəfi/

Say it like: Fil-oso-fee

The correct spelling is philosophy. The love of wisdom. For example: "Philosophy is often divided into five major branches: logic, metaphysics, epistemology, ethics and aesthetics."

Usage Examples

Philosophy is often divided into five major branches: logic, metaphysics, epistemology, ethics and aesthetics.

a philosophy of government;   a philosophy of education

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The love of wisdom.
  2. 2.An academic discipline that seeks truth through reasoning rather than empiricism.
  3. 3.A comprehensive system of belief.
  4. 4.A view or outlook regarding fundamental principles underlying some domain.
  5. 5.A general principle (usually moral).

verb

  1. 1.To philosophize.

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