Définition de « philosophy » en Anglais

noun

1. (uncountable) An academic discipline that seeks truth through reasoning rather than empiricism, often attempting to provide explanations relating to general concepts such as existence and rationality.

   • Philosophy is often divided into five major branches: logic, metaphysics, epistemology, ethics and aesthetics.

2. (countable) A view or outlook regarding fundamental principles underlying some domain.

   • a philosophy of government; a philosophy of education

3. (countable) A general principle (usually moral).

4. (countable) A comprehensive system of belief.

5. (uncountable, originally, now rare) The love of wisdom.

6. (uncountable, dated) A calm and thoughtful demeanor; calmness of temper.

7. (printing, dated) Synonym of small pica (especially in French printing).

8. (countable, archaic) A broader branch of (non-applied) science.

   • natural philosophy

verb

1. (now rare) To philosophize.