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philosophy
noun(phi-los-o-phy)
all learning exclusive of technical precepts and practical arts
philosophy
noun(phi-los-o-phy)
the sciences and liberal arts exclusive of medicine, law, and theology
philosophy
noun(phi-los-o-phy)
the 4-year college course of a major seminary
philosophy
noun phrase(phi-los-o-phy)
an overall vision of or attitude toward life and the purpose of life
philosophy
noun phrase(phi-los-o-phy)
any of various philosophies that emphasize human life or life in general
philosophy
noun(phi-los-o-phy)
a philosophical movement that seeks the solution of philosophical problems in the analysis of propositions or sentences —called also philosophical analysis
philosophy
noun(phi-los-o-phy)
ethics; also : the study of human conduct and values
philosophy
noun(phi-los-o-phy)
natural science; especially : physical science
philosophy
noun(phi-los-o-phy)
a trend in philosophical analysis that seeks to resolve philosophical perplexity by revealing sources of puzzlement in the misunderstanding of ordinary language

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