philosophy
noun uk/fɪˈlɒs.ə.fi/ us/fɪˈlɑː.sə.fi/
B2 [ U ]哲学
the use of reason in understanding such things as the nature of the real world and existence, the use and limits of knowledge, and the principles of moral judgment
René Descartes is regarded as the founder of modern philosophy. 勒内•揓卡尔被视为现代哲学的奠基人。
See also: PhD
the philosophy of something （某学科的）基本原理
a group of theories and ideas related to the understanding of a particular subject
the philosophy of education/religion/science 教育／宗教／科学基本原理
He wrote several books on the philosophy of language.
She was passionate about the philosophy of literature and first came to this university to further her studies in this area.
He is a professor of the philosophy of science.
I took a fascinating course on the philosophy of music.
[ C ]哲学思想;哲学体系
a particular system of beliefs, values, and principles
the Ancient Greek philosophy of Stoicism 古希腊斯多葛哲学体系
C1 [ C usually singular ] informal人生哲学;生活（或工作）准则
the way that someone thinks about life and deals with it
Live now, pay later - that's my philosophy of life! 现在享受，以后还钱——这是我的人生哲学。
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- a degree in philosophy
- Marxist philosophy
- His tutor encouraged him to read widely in philosophy.
- She majored in philosophy at Harvard.
- a peddler of New Age philosophies