[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
Middle English: from Old French philosophie, via Latin from Greek philosophia 'love of wisdom'