Definition of "philosophy"
philosophy
/fɪˈlɒsəfi/
noun
countable and uncountable, plural philosophies
(uncountable) An academic discipline that seeks truth through reasoning rather than empiricism, often attempting to provide explanations relating to general concepts such as existence and rationality.
(countable) A comprehensive system of belief.
(countable) A view or outlook regarding fundamental principles underlying some domain.
verb
third-person singular simple present philosophies, present participle philosophying, simple past and past participle philosophied
(now rare) To philosophize.