philosophy
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Also seen as: philosophies
Sense 1
An academic discipline that seeks truth through reasoning rather than empiricism, often attempting to provide explanations relating to general concepts such as existence and rationality.
Một lĩnh vực học thuật tìm kiếm sự thật thông qua lý luận chứ không phải chủ nghĩa kinh nghiệm, thường cố gắng cung cấp giải thích liên quan đến các khái niệm chung như sự tồn tại và lý tính
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Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A view or outlook regarding fundamental principles underlying some domain.
Một quan điểm hoặc tầm nhìn về các nguyên tắc cơ bản dưới nằm một lĩnh vực nào đó
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Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “philosophy” mean?
An academic discipline that seeks truth through reasoning rather than empiricism, often attempting to provide explanations relating to general concepts such as existence and rationality.
Is “philosophy” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.