philosophy

Definition

  • noun: the study of ideas about knowledge, truth, the nature and meaning of life, etc.
  • noun: all learning exclusive of technical precepts and practical arts
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: equanimity, fortitude, stoicism

Examples

  • His 'philosophy of life' [=his way of living] is to treat people as he would like to be treated.

  • My 'philosophy' is to live and let live. [=let other people live the way they want to]

  • Her main cooking 'philosophy' is to use only fresh ingredients.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Oh. Sorry. Hakuna Matata! What a wonderful phrase Hakuna Matata! Ain't no passing craze It means no worries For the rest of your days Yeah, sing it, kid! It's our problem-free philosophy. Hakuna Matata! Welcome to our humble home. You live here? We live wherever we want. It's beautiful. (..)
    1994 The Lion King
  • (..) What? Ha-ku-na Ma-ta-ta. It means no worries. Hakuna Matata! What a wonderful phrase Hakuna Matata! Ain't no passing craze It means no worries for the rest of your days It's our problem-free philosophy Hakuna Matata! Hakuna Matata? Yeah, it's our motto. What's a motto? (..)
    1994 The Lion King