B2 verb ニュートラル

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.

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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.

語族

名詞
philosophy
Verb
philosophize
副詞
philosophically
形容詞
philosophical
関連
philosopher
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覚え方のコツ

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

クイックテスト

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

正解!

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例文

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.

語族

名詞
philosophy
Verb
philosophize
副詞
philosophically
形容詞
philosophical
関連
philosopher

よく使う組み合わせ

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.

よく使うフレーズ

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.

よく混同される語

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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使い方のコツ

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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よくある間違い

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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覚え方のコツ

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

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語源

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

文法パターン

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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文化的な背景

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

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: a

関連単語

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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