philosophy

noun

fə-ˈlä-s(ə-)fē How to pronounce philosophy (audio)
Definition of philosophynext
as in ideology
the basic beliefs or guiding principles of a person or group our philosophy is to do no harm to anyone

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Recent Examples of philosophy Kate Manne, a Cornell philosophy professor, also urged accountability in a Substack post. — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 6 Oct. 2026 In a way, the film’s method embodies Hamaguchi’s philosophy of melding the inside and outside. — Elissa Suh, Vogue, 6 Oct. 2026 That philosophy heavily shapes Varas’s work in ultra-luxury residential building. — Kelly Allen, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026 More than three decades later, that family philosophy is still at the heart of the store. — CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for philosophy
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  • The overall issue of online safety, particularly regarding minors, is one of the few issues that defies traditional political ideologies.
    — Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Rather than ideology, what seems to be driving voters is a frustration with traditional politicians’ failure to solve everyday problems.
    — DAN RESTREPO, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2026
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“Philosophy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philosophy. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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