| 单词 | philosophy |
| 释义 | philosophy (fɪlɒsəfi ) Word forms: philosophies 1. uncountable noun B2 Philosophy is the study or creation of theories about basic things such as the nature of existence, knowledge, and thought, or about how people should live. He studied philosophy and psychology at Cambridge. ...traditional Chinese philosophy. Synonyms: thought, reason, knowledge, thinking 2. countable noun A philosophy is a particular set of ideas that a philosopher has. ...the philosophies of Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle. [+ of] ...a whole spectrum of political philosophies. 3. countable noun [NOUN that] A philosophy is a particular theory that someone has about how to live or how to deal with a particular situation. The best philosophy is to change your food habits to a low-sugar, high-fibre diet. When I interviewed Shakira I felt in tune with her philosophy of life. Annie's work reflects her philosophy that life is full of mysteries. Quotations: Philosophy! the lumber of the schoolsOde to Sir W. Temple Philosophy may teach us to bear with equanimity the misfortunes of our neighboursThe English Renaissance of Art Philosophy is a good horse in the stable, but an arrant jade on a journeyThe Good-Natur'd Man A little philosophy inclineth man's mind to atheism, but depth in philosophy bringeth men's minds about to religionEssays philosophy: a route of many roads leading from nowhere to nothingThe Devil's Dictionary Philosophy will clip an Angel's wingsLamia How charming is divine philosophy! Not harsh and crabbèd, as dull fools suppose, But musical as Apollo's luteComus Collocations: design philosophy Day's design philosophy was shaped by the austerity of the postwar years, but also by their optimism. Times, Sunday Times My design philosophy connects very much to them: plain, simple, useful and affordable. Times, Sunday Times While it did succeed in making production easier, this design philosophy produced many aerodynamic compromises in the design. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 His objective in all his designs were to maintain his billiard table design philosophy. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 This design philosophy was most successful in action when the battlecruisers could use their speed to run down smaller and weaker ships. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Reference books and anthologies on philosophy of religion abound. The Times Literary Supplement She later studied philosophy of religion and ethics at university. Times, Sunday Times His writings on philosophy of religion, most of them produced when that area of inquiry was largely looked down on by many philosophers, helped people to appreciate its importance. Times, Sunday Times Gradually, the philosophy of religion began to find a new role for itself: not in uniting theology and philosophy, but in rec-ognising and analysing their different functions. Times, Sunday Times He was widely recognized as one of the core figures in the late twentieth-century revival of the philosophy of religion. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He took little interest in the sociological turn that overtook philosophy of science in the latter part of the 20th century. Times, Sunday Times His interests include the philosophy of science, language and existence. The Times Literary Supplement But the book could also serve as an introductory text in philosophy of science. The Times Literary Supplement The issues raised here go to the very heart of much-debated questions in the philosophy of science. Christianity Today When it comes to scientific technologies nearly every news report and commentary mentions science fiction, not some thoughtful treatment of bioethics or the philosophy of science. Christianity Today Indeed, one investigator he took under his wing was a philosophy professor making a career change. Times, Sunday Times I remember a college philosophy professor who deeply influenced many of us; we were quite convinced of his near omniscience. Christianity Today Companies are investigated by a five-strong ethics council that comprises a philosophy professor, two lawyers, an economist and an engineer. Times, Sunday Times He has been a newspaper reporter, a philosophy professor, a writing professor and an editor. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He works professionally as a philosophy professor and lecturer. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 At the age of 19 he was appointed tutor in political philosophy, the youngest tutor in the university's history. Times, Sunday Times He later said that studying moral and political philosophy shaped his approach to law. Times,Sunday Times I could feel my own conservative political philosophy creak and bend under the weight of the moment. Times, Sunday Times His seemingly chaotic political philosophy and manoeuvrings were largely determined by personal friendships with various party leaders and his own traditionalist attitudes. Times, Sunday Times From a confidently led party with a coherent political philosophy, quite long periods of calm inactivity, even silence, are perfectly well understood by the voters. Times, Sunday Times Some enjoy victimising the odd, eccentric and weak who don't share their philosophy. Times, Sunday Times Does she get irritated by those who do not share that philosophy? Times, Sunday Times But perhaps it could be said that they all share a philosophy, one highlighting human adventure and ability over sheer technological advancement. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 They shared a philosophy focused on attacking football. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 I believe we unite around this shared philosophy as essential to what we think of as decent. Times, Sunday Times I ask if they have a shared philosophy about what architecture should be doing. Times, Sunday Times He met him, he has said, and could see 'we had a common view about life and a shared philosophy'. Times, Sunday Times It would have a common curriculum for students all over the world and, crucially, a shared philosophy: an emphasis on developing character and public service. Times, Sunday Times This meant it could appeal to different nationalist strands, but also that those strands were held together by the campaign, rather than any shared philosophy. The Times Literary Supplement Even then, that simple philosophy was badly flawed. Times,Sunday Times But his blingtastic lifestyle has not altered his simple philosophy on playing football. The Sun It's a simple philosophy and you hope it's true. Times, Sunday Times I've got a simple philosophy on life. Times, Sunday Times But the two share a simple philosophy about what constitutes good, healthy food. Times, Sunday Times Translations: Chinese: 哲学 Japanese: 哲学 |
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