Philosophy — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Philosophy
Philosophy (noun)
- a discipline comprising primarily logic, aesthetics, ethics, metaphysics, and epistemology
- the sciences and liberal arts exclusive of medicine, law, and theology
- all learning exclusive of technical precepts and practical arts
Philosophy (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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the basic beliefs or guiding principles of a person or group
"our philosophy is to do no harm to anyone"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Philosophy
The most common words with a similar meaning to Philosophy:
Word Forms of Philosophy
Inflections: philosophies
Origin & Etymology of Philosophy
Middle English philosophie, from Anglo-French, from Latin philosophia, from Greek, from philosophos philosopher
First known use: 14th century
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Philosophy
- CEFR level: B2 English Vocabulary — Page 19
- Academic Word List: 570 Academic Word List — Page 10
- Topics: Intellect & Logic
Words & Phrases Containing Philosophy
Frequently Asked Questions about Philosophy
What does "Philosophy" mean?
"Philosophy" means a discipline comprising primarily logic, aesthetics, ethics, metaphysics, and epistemology. As a noun, it is defined as: a discipline comprising primarily logic, aesthetics, ethics, metaphysics, and epistemology.
What is another word for "Philosophy"?
Other words for "Philosophy" include credo, creed, doctrine, dogma, gospel, ideology and testament. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Philosophy" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Philosophy"?
There are 13 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Philosophy". Common alternatives include credo, creed, doctrine, dogma, gospel, ideology and testament.
How do you use "Philosophy" in a sentence?
Examples of "Philosophy" in a sentence: "our philosophy is to do no harm to anyone".
Is "Philosophy" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Philosophy" is a noun.
Is "Philosophy" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
As a B2-level word, "Philosophy" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts.
How do you pronounce "Philosophy"?
"Philosophy" is pronounced /fə-ˈlä-s(ə-)fē/ and divided into syllables as phi·los·o·phy.
What is the origin of the word "Philosophy"?
"Philosophy" comes from Middle English philosophie, from Anglo-French, from Latin philosophia, from Greek, from philosophos philosopher. First known use: 14th century.