philosophy

noun B2 Formal

Meaning

Philosophy is the study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, reason, and reality, often involving critical thinking and analysis.

💡 A common mistake is to confuse philosophy with mere opinion; philosophy requires reasoned argument and evidence.

Example Sentences

His philosophy emphasizes ethical behavior in professional environments .

I really enjoy learning about philosophy and different ways of thinking .

She studied philosophy to understand different views about life .

What is your philosophy on handling difficult situations ?

Word in Context

I often meet my friend at the small cafe near the library , and we spend an hour talking about life . She says her philosophy is to try new things and learn from small mistakes , so she rarely regrets decisions . We compared our recent choices and found that small changes can bring clear benefits . After our talk we walked by the river and made a plan to join a painting class next month . The calm afternoon helped me think about my own goals more clearly .

Common Phrases

ethical philosophy philosophical argument philosophy of science

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