philosophy

• Nom désignant l'étude des questions fondamentales concernant l'existence, la connaissance, les valeurs, la raison, la conscience et le langage, impliquant souvent la pensée critique et l'argumentation systématique ; également, l'ensemble des idées ou principes guidant une personne ou un domaine.

A noun referring to the study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language, often involving critical thinking and systematic argumentation.

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1. B2formal

   The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline.

   Philosophie (discipline académique)

   • She is studying philosophy at university.
   • Ancient Greek philosophy laid the foundations for Western thought.
   • The philosophy department offers courses on ethics and logic.

2. Personal belief systemB1formal

   A set of beliefs or principles that guide a person's life or actions.

   Philosophie personnelle

   • His philosophy is to treat others with kindness.
   • My personal philosophy emphasizes hard work and honesty.
   • She lives by the philosophy that happiness comes from within.

   Synonymescredocreeddoctrineideologyoutlookperspective