philosophy

/fɪˈlɒs.ə.fi/

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Also seen as: philosophies

Sense 1

Meaning · English

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.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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

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

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

Meaning · English

A view or outlook regarding fundamental principles underlying some domain.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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

a philosophy of government; a philosophy of education

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.