noun
philosophy
fuh-LAH-suh-fee/fəˈlɑːsəfi/
The study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, and reason.
She studies philosophy to explore what makes an action right.
Etymology
Literally “love of wisdom,” philosophy named the pursuit of knowledge and systematic investigation. Its scope narrowed from learning broadly to inquiry into the most fundamental questions.
In context
epistemology is the branch of philosophy that deals with questions about human knowledge uh it's my area of specialization
More examples
- Our philosophy class debates whether people truly have free will.
- Questions about what we can know are central to philosophy.
- He teaches ancient Greek philosophy at a community college.
Forms
philosophy
philosopher noun — Someone who studies or develops ideas in philosophy.
philosophical adjective — Relating to philosophy or its central questions.
Similar words
- metaphysics
- Focuses specifically on existence and the fundamental nature of reality.
- ethics
- Focuses on moral values and right or wrong conduct.