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Philosophy ( Wisdom, Values, Concepts, Theory)
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phi·los·o·phy

Pronunciation: f&-'lä-s(&-)fE
noun
Etymology: from Latin philosophia, from Greek philosophos philosopher

1 all learning exclusive of technical precepts and practical arts, the sciences and liberal arts exclusive of medicine, law, and theology, a discipline comprising as its core logic, aesthetics, ethics, metaphysics, and epistemology

2 pursuit of wisdom, a search for a general understanding of values and reality by chiefly speculative rather than observational means, an analysis of the grounds of and concepts expressing fundamental beliefs

3 system of philosophical concepts, a theory underlying or regarding a sphere of activity or thought

4 the most general beliefs, concepts, and attitudes of an individual or group, calmness of temper and judgment befitting a philosopher

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