philosophy
[noun]
Synonyms:
- thought, knowledge, logic, metaphysics, rationalism, reasoning, thinking, wisdom
- outlook, beliefs, convictions, doctrine, ideology, principles, tenets, thinking, values, viewpoint, world view
- stoicism, calmness, composure, equanimity, self-possession, serenity

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

phi‧los‧o‧phy W3 AC /fəˈlɒsəfi, fɪˈlɒsəfi $ -ˈlɑː-/ noun (plural philosophies)
[Word Family: noun: philosophy, philosopher; adverb: philosophically; adjective: philosophical]
[Date: 1300-1400; Language: Old French; Origin: philosophie, from Latin, from Greek, from philosophos 'philosopher', from phil- (PHILANDER) + sophia 'knowledge']

1. [uncountable] the study of the nature and meaning of existence, truth, good and evil etc:
Emma studies philosophy at university.
philosophy of
the philosophy of science

2. [countable] the views of a particular philosopher or group of philosophers
philosophy of
the philosophy of Aristotle

3. [countable] the attitude or set of ideas that guides the behaviour of a person or organization:
The company explained their management philosophy.
The idea that you should treat others as you would like them to treat you is a fine philosophy of life.
⇒ natural philosophy

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

philosophy
noun
I. study of ideas about the meaning of life
ADJ. ancient, classical | contemporary, modern | Eastern, Western | experimental, moral, natural (historical), political, religious, social
PHRASES the philosophy of history/religion/science
 ⇒ Note at SUBJECT (for verbs and nouns)

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

philosophy
II. particular system of beliefs
ADJ. competing, differing | prevailing humanism?the prevailing philosophy today in the Western world
basic, general, underlying | personal | homespun, simple the homespun philosophy that kept her going during this difficult period
liberal | design, economic, educational, management, market, political, religious, social a furniture-maker's design philosophy
VERB + PHILOSOPHY develop, formulate developing a personal philosophy
articulate | adopt, embrace, espouse | reject
PHILOSOPHY + VERB inform sth, underlie sth, underpin sth the philosophy underlying the education system
prevail the management philosophy which prevailed at that time
PREP. ~ behind The new measures were introduced with no explanation of the philosophy behind them.
PHRASES a philosophy of life/mind

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲