Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference - philosophy
Philosophy
philosophy
n. (pl. -ies) 1 the use of reason and argument in seeking truth and knowledge of reality, esp. of the causes and nature of things and of the principles governing existence, the material universe, perception of physical phenomena, and human behaviour. 2 a a particular system or set of beliefs reached by this. b a personal rule of life. 3 advanced learning in general (doctor of philosophy). 4 serenity; calmness; conduct governed by a particular philosophy. Etymology: ME f. OF filosofie f. L philosophia wisdom f. Gk (as PHILO-, sophos wise)
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noun (plural -phies) Etymology: Middle English philosophie, from Anglo-French, from Latin philosophia, from Greek, from philosophos philosopher Date: 14th century 1. a. all learning exclusive of technical precepts and practical arts, the sciences and liberal arts exclusive of medicine, law, and theology , the 4-year college course of a major seminary, b. physical science, ethics, a discipline comprising as its core logic, aesthetics, ethics, metaphysics, and epistemology, 2. pursuit of wisdom, a search for a general understanding of values and reality by chiefly speculative rather than observational means, an analysis of the grounds of and concepts expressing fundamental beliefs, 3. a system of philosophical concepts, a theory underlying or regarding a sphere of activity or thought , 4. the most basic beliefs, concepts, and attitudes of an individual or group, calmness of temper and judgment befitting a philosopher ...Толковый словарь английского языка
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