/ fəˈlɒsəfi; NAmE -ˈlɑːs-/ noun
1.
[ U ] the study of the nature and meaning of the universe and of human life :
moral philosophy
the philosophy of science
a professor of philosophy
a degree in philosophy
2.
[ C ] a particular set or system of beliefs resulting from the search for knowledge about life and the universe :
the philosophy of Jung
3.
[ C ] a set of beliefs or an attitude to life that guides sb's behaviour :
Her philosophy of life is to take every opportunity that presents itself.
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WORD ORIGIN
Middle English : from Old French philosophie , via Latin from Greek philosophia love of wisdom.