Definition of philosophy

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Philosophy (n.) Practical wisdom; calmness of temper and judgment; equanimity; fortitude; stoicism; as, to meet misfortune with philosophy..

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Platonical :: Platonical (a.) Of or pertaining to Plato, or his philosophy, school, or opinions..
Druidism :: Druidism (n.) The system of religion, philosophy, and instruction, received and taught by the Druids; the rites and ceremonies of the Druids..
Metaphysics :: Metaphysics (n.) Hence: The scientific knowledge of mental phenomena; mental philosophy; psychology.
Fashionable :: Fashionable (a.) Established or favored by custom or use; current; prevailing at a particular time; as, the fashionable philosophy; fashionable opinions..
Scholastic :: Scholastic (a.) Of or pertaining to the schoolmen and divines of the Middle Ages (see Schoolman); as, scholastic divinity or theology; scholastic philosophy..
Philo- :: Philo- () A combining form from Gr. fi`los loving, fond of, attached to; as, philosophy, philotechnic..
Sankhya :: Sankhya (n.) A Hindoo system of philosophy which refers all things to soul and a rootless germ called prakriti, consisting of three elements, goodness, passion, and darkness..
Philosophy :: Philosophy (n.) The course of sciences read in the schools.
Academy :: Academy (n.) A garden or grove near Athens (so named from the hero Academus), where Plato and his followers held their philosophical conferences; hence, the school of philosophy of which Plato was head..
Aretology :: Aretology (n.) That part of moral philosophy which treats of virtue, its nature, and the means of attaining to it..
Ideal :: Ideal (a.) Teaching the doctrine of idealism; as, the ideal theory or philosophy..
Heresy :: Heresy (n.) An opinion held in opposition to the established or commonly received doctrine, and tending to promote a division or party, as in politics, literature, philosophy, etc.; -- usually, but not necessarily, said in reproach..
Psilosopher :: Psilosopher (n.) A superficial or narrow pretender to philosophy; a sham philosopher.
Philosopher :: Philosopher (n.) One who reduces the principles of philosophy to practice in the conduct of life; one who lives according to the rules of practical wisdom; one who meets or regards all vicissitudes with calmness.
Sociology :: Sociology (n.) That branch of philosophy which treats of the constitution, phenomena, and development of human society; social science..
Aristotelic :: Aristotelic (a.) Pertaining to Aristotle or to his philosophy.
Peripatetic :: Peripatetic (a.) Of or pertaining to the philosophy taught by Aristotle (who gave his instructions while walking in the Lyceum at Athens), or to his followers..
Adept :: Adept (n.) One fully skilled or well versed in anything; a proficient; as, adepts in philosophy..
Berkeleian :: Berkeleian (a.) Of or relating to Bishop Berkeley or his system of idealism; as, Berkeleian philosophy..
Philosophy :: Philosophy (n.) Reasoning; argumentation.
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