B2 verb Neutral

philosophy

/fɪˈlɒs.ə.fi/

Philosophy is the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline. It also refers to a specific set of beliefs, values, or principles that guide the behavior and outlook of an individual or an organization.

Beispiele

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1

My personal philosophy is to always treat others with the same respect I would like to receive.

My individual way of thinking involves treating everyone with equal respect.

2

The university's department of philosophy is hosting a lecture on the ethics of artificial intelligence.

The academic section focused on logic and ethics is holding a talk about AI morality.

3

I don't really have a deep philosophy about life; I just take things one day at a time.

I don't have a complicated set of life rules; I just live day by day.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
philosophy
Verb
philosophize
Adverb
philosophically
Adjektiv
philosophical
Verwandt
philosopher
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Merkhilfe

Remember the Greek roots: 'Philo' means love and 'Sophy' means wisdom. A philosopher is someone who loves wisdom.

Schnelles Quiz

The university's _____ department is conducting research on the nature of reality.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: a

Beispiele

1

My personal philosophy is to always treat others with the same respect I would like to receive.

everyday

My individual way of thinking involves treating everyone with equal respect.

2

The university's department of philosophy is hosting a lecture on the ethics of artificial intelligence.

formal

The academic section focused on logic and ethics is holding a talk about AI morality.

3

I don't really have a deep philosophy about life; I just take things one day at a time.

informal

I don't have a complicated set of life rules; I just live day by day.

4

Ancient Greek philosophy laid the foundations for much of Western scientific and political thought.

academic

The intellectual systems of ancient Greece created the basis for modern Western logic.

5

The company philosophy centers on environmental sustainability and long-term ethical growth.

business

The business's core principles focus on protecting nature and growing honestly.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
philosophy
Verb
philosophize
Adverb
philosophically
Adjektiv
philosophical
Verwandt
philosopher

Häufige Kollokationen

moral philosophy The study of ethics and right conduct.
philosophy of life A personal perspective on how one should live.
political philosophy The study of fundamental questions about the state and government.
corporate philosophy The core values and beliefs of a business entity.
educational philosophy A set of beliefs about how teaching and learning should happen.

Häufige Phrasen

Doctor of Philosophy

A PhD, the highest degree awarded by a university in many fields.

keep a philosophical attitude

To remain calm and sensible when facing trouble or disappointment.

armchair philosophy

Theories or thoughts developed without practical experience or deep study.

Wird oft verwechselt mit

philosophy vs psychology

Philosophy uses logic and reasoning to explore existence, whereas psychology is the scientific study of the mind and human behavior.

philosophy vs ideology

Ideology usually refers to a rigid system of political or social beliefs, while philosophy is often a broader pursuit of truth.

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Nutzungshinweise

Philosophy is typically an uncountable noun when referring to the academic subject. However, it can be used as a countable noun (philosophies) when comparing different schools of thought or individual systems of belief.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often misspell the word as 'philisophy' or 'philosopy'. Additionally, avoid using it to mean 'mood' or 'feeling'; it specifically refers to a structured way of thinking.

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Merkhilfe

Remember the Greek roots: 'Philo' means love and 'Sophy' means wisdom. A philosopher is someone who loves wisdom.

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Wortherkunft

From the Greek 'philosophia', literally meaning the 'love of wisdom'.

Grammatikmuster

Uncountable when referring to the academic discipline. Countable when referring to specific sets of beliefs. Preceded by 'a' when describing a specific type of personal outlook.
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Kultureller Kontext

In Western history, philosophy is known as the 'mother of all sciences' because many modern scientific disciplines originated from philosophical inquiries.

Schnelles Quiz

The university's _____ department is conducting research on the nature of reality.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: a

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contrahumary

C1

Describing an ideology, action, or technology that opposes or deviates from standard human nature, ethics, or biological limitations. It is frequently used in academic contexts to discuss concepts that challenge traditional humanistic values or the preservation of the human essence.

disanthropine

C1

To divest of human characteristics, interests, or associations. This verb is primarily used to describe the process of removing human-centric bias or stripping a subject of its human qualities to achieve a more objective or alien perspective.

overformant

C1

Describing a sound or speech signal that possesses excessive or exaggerated resonant frequencies known as formants. In acoustics and phonetics, this term refers to an unnatural vocal quality where spectral peaks are over-emphasized, often occurring in synthetic speech.

homochroner

C1

To synchronize or align multiple events, data points, or historical records so that they occur or are represented within the same chronological time frame. This technical verb is primarily used in specialized academic or data-driven contexts to ensure temporal consistency across different variables.

underclarful

C1

To explain a concept or process in a way that is intentionally or unintentionally less clear than the original subject, often by using excessive jargon or convoluted logic. It describes the act of obfuscating a topic while ostensibly trying to clarify it.

ansalvty

C1

To meticulously examine discarded, failed, or complex material in order to extract and recover specific items of value. This verb is primarily used in technical and analytical contexts where the recovery process requires a high degree of precision and scrutiny.

rechronship

C1

A specialized term referring to the process or state of re-establishing chronological order or temporal alignment between disparate data sets, events, or historical records. It is typically used in technical contexts to describe the restoration of a logical time-based sequence after a disruption or error.

anteportfy

C1

A structural or conceptual preliminary entrance or staging area located before a main gate or portal. It functions as a buffer zone for security, sorting, or preparation before entry into a primary restricted space.

antisolist

C1

Describing a preference for collective or ensemble performance rather than individual soloing. It characterizes an artistic or philosophical approach that prioritizes group harmony and collaborative contribution over the spotlighting of a single individual.

trifigous

C1

A trifigous is a specialized term for a structure or arrangement that possesses three distinct parts, prongs, or branches radiating from a common center. In technical and test-specific contexts, it often refers to a specific geometric configuration used to describe junctions or biological branching patterns.

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