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(uncountable, originally) The love of wisdom. / (uncountable) An academic discipline that seeks truth through reasoning rather than empiricism. / (countable) A comprehensive system of belief.

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philosophy

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philosophy

IPA(Pronunciation)

/fɪˈlɒsəfi/

Noun

uncountable countable archaic dated

(uncountable, originally) The love of wisdom. / (uncountable) An academic discipline that seeks truth through reasoning rather than empiricism. / (countable) A comprehensive system of belief.

Japanese Meaning

知恵への愛（元々の意味） / 経験主義ではなく理性によって真実を追究する学問分野 / 包括的な信念体系

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Her lifelong study of philosophy shaped the way she approached every moral dilemma.

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彼女の生涯にわたる知恵への愛の探求が、あらゆる道徳的ジレンマへの取り組み方を形作った。

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(uncountable, originally) The love of wisdom.

Sense（2）

(uncountable) An academic discipline that seeks truth through reasoning rather than empiricism.

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

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Sense（3）

(countable) A comprehensive system of belief.

Sense（4）

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

a philosophy of government; a philosophy of education

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Sense（5）

(countable) A general principle (usually moral).

As a matter of fact the Enlightment culture was based on a philosophy inspired to an ethical laicism whose aim was to create a better society based on principles such as solidarity, equality of rights and duties, and full freedom.

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