philosophy
gb/fəlˈɑsəfi/ us/fəlˈɑsəfi/
B1
Inglés
~ 2400
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Sustantivo
B1
entity
1
study of knowledge and existence
The study of ideas about life, knowledge, truth, and the meaning of things.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] studies philosophy
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'philosophy' with 'psychology', but psychology studies the mind and behavior scientifically, while philosophy deals with ideas and reasoning.
Sinónimos
metaphysics (A branch of philosophy focusing specifically on the fundamental nature of reality.)
Antónimos
science (In contrast, science studies the natural world through observation and experiment rather than abstract reasoning alone.)
Colocaciones
study philosophy
|philosophy department
|Western philosophy
|moral philosophy
|ancient philosophy
Temas
education
|ideas
|science
Ejemplos
- She decided to major in philosophy at university.
- Philosophy asks deep questions about the meaning of life.
- The course covers the history of Western philosophy.
- Many great works of philosophy were written in ancient Greece.
- He enjoys reading books on philosophy in his spare time.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I study philosophy at school.
- Philosophy is about big ideas.
- She reads books about philosophy.
- Philosophy asks what is true.
- He likes to talk about philosophy.
Sustantivo
B1
entity
2
guiding beliefs or principles
A way of thinking or a set of rules that guide how someone acts or makes decisions.
Patrón de uso:
[someone's] philosophy is [that-clause]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes think 'philosophy' in this sense means only academic study, but here it refers to everyday guiding ideas.
Sinónimos
creed (Often used for religious or moral guiding principles.)
Antónimos
impulsiveness (Acting without a guiding set of principles or forethought.)
Colocaciones
personal philosophy
|company philosophy
|teaching philosophy
|life philosophy
Temas
life
|values
|education
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- Her personal philosophy is to treat others with kindness.
- The company's philosophy focuses on customer satisfaction.
- His teaching philosophy emphasizes hands-on learning.
- My life philosophy is to always keep learning.
- Their management philosophy encourages teamwork.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- My philosophy is to be kind.
- His philosophy is to work hard.
- The company has a new philosophy.
- Her philosophy is to help people.
- Our team's philosophy is to share ideas.
Sustantivo
C1
state
3
calm acceptance of difficulties
Staying calm and thinking clearly when bad things happen.
Error frecuente:
Learners may not realize this sense is figurative compared to academic 'philosophy'. It refers to attitude, not study.
Sinónimos
stoicism (A more specific term for enduring pain or hardship without showing feelings.)
Antónimos
panic (An uncontrolled emotional reaction to difficulty or danger.)
Colocaciones
philosophy in the face of trouble
Temas
emotions
|life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- He accepted the bad news with remarkable philosophy.
- She faced the challenges with quiet philosophy.
- They handled the loss with a lot of philosophy.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He took the bad news with philosophy.
- She stayed calm with philosophy.
- They showed philosophy when they lost.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
philosophy
AFI
GB/fəlˈɑsəfi/
US/fəlˈɑsəfi/
Sílabas y acento
philo - sophy (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (sophy)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: philosophy
- Plural: philosophies, philosophy
Familia de palabras
Forms
philosophies
noun
Core family
philosopher
noun B1
philosophical
adjective C1
Related words
philosophically
adverb
philosophize
verb
Negative and opposite forms
unphilosophical
adjective
Advanced or less common
philosophic
adjective
Expresiones
branch of philosophy
1/bɹˈænt͡ʃ əv fəlˈɑsəfi/
fixed phrase
technical
specialized area of philosophical study
One part of the study of philosophy that looks at a certain type of question.
Ejemplos
- Ethics is a branch of philosophy that studies right and wrong.
- Logic is another important branch of philosophy.
philosophy of life
1/fəlˈɑsəfi əv lˈaɪf/
fixed phrase
guiding principles for living
A person's main ideas about how life should be lived.
Ejemplos
- Her philosophy of life is to enjoy every moment.
- Honesty forms the core of his philosophy of life.
school of philosophy
1/skˈul əv fəlˈɑsəfi/
fixed phrase
formal
group with shared philosophical beliefs
A group of thinkers who share the same ideas about important questions in life and knowledge.
Ejemplos
- Stoicism is an ancient school of philosophy.
- Many schools of philosophy emerged in ancient Greece.