单词 | philosophy |
释义 | philosophy philosophy /fɪˈlɒs.ə.fi/ aep /-ˈlɑː.sə-/ noun B2 [U] the use of reason in understanding such things as the nature of the real world and existence, the use and limits of knowledge, and the principles of moral judgment: » René Descartes is regarded as the founder of modern philosophy.→ SEE ALSO PHD(Cf. ↑PhD)Thesaurus+: ↑PhilosophyThesaurus+: ↑Logic and reasonThesaurus+: ↑Subjects and disciplinesthe philosophy of sthF0 a group of theories and ideas related to the understanding of a particular subject: » the philosophy of education/religion/scienceThesaurus+: ↑PhilosophyThesaurus+: ↑Ideas, concepts and theoriesF0 [C] a particular system of beliefs, values, and principles: » the Ancient Greek philosophy of StoicismThesaurus+: ↑PhilosophyThesaurus+: ↑Opinions, beliefs and points of viewC1 [C usually singular] INFORMAL the way that someone thinks about life and deals with it: » Live now, pay later - that's my philosophy of life!Thesaurus+: ↑Opinions, beliefs and points of view• • • Extra Examples:» a degree in philosophy» Marxist philosophy» His tutor encouraged him to read widely in philosophy.» She majored in philosophy at Harvard.» a peddler of New Age philosophies |
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