philosophy

philosophy
(pl. -ies)
  1. [mass noun]the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline
    哲学。 参见 natural philosophy
    ■[count noun]a set of views and theories of a particular philosopher concerning such study or an aspect of it
    (某一哲学家的)哲学观点,哲学理论
    a clash of rival socialist philosophies.
    对立的社会主义哲学之间的冲突。
    ■the study of the theoretical basis of a particular branch of knowledge or experience
    (某一知识或经验领域的)理论基础研究;基本原理
    the philosophy of science.
    科学的基本原理。
    ■[count noun]a theory or attitude held by a person or organization that acts as a guiding principle for behaviour
    人生哲学;宗旨;行为准则
    don't expect anything and you won't be disappointed, that's my philosophy.
    无所求则无所失,这就是我的人生哲学。
语源
  1. Middle English: from Old French philosophie, via Latin from Greek philosophia 'love of wisdom'
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