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

  • (..) a race of Peeping Toms. What people ought to do is get outside their own house and look in for a change. Yes, sir. How's that for a bit of homespun philosophy? Reader's Digest, April . Well, I only quote from the best. Yeah. (..)
    1954 Rear Window