philosophy
/fɪˈlɑ.sə.fi/ sustantivo B1En español: filosofía
- 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.
- A view or outlook regarding fundamental principles underlying some domain. · a philosophy of government; a philosophy of education
- A general principle (usually moral).
- A comprehensive system of belief.
- A calm and thoughtful demeanor; calmness of temper.
- Synonym of small pica (especially in French printing).
Plural philosophies
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The first opportunity you have, confirm her in her opinion; it will be easy for you, as you have the philosophy of the one and the wit of the other.”
“I cannot give you credit for any philosophy of the kind.
_Your_ retrospections must be so totally void of reproach, that the contentment arising from them is not of philosophy, but, what is much better, of ignorance.
He bore with philosophy the conviction that Elizabeth must now become acquainted with whatever of his ingratitude and falsehood had before been unknown to her; and, in spite of everything, was not wholly without hope that Darcy might yet be prevailed on to make his fortune.
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