Synonyms of philosophy
5 similar words
Another word for philosophy is worldview. Other synonyms of philosophy are ideology.
Synonyms and similar words for philosophy
nounA view or outlook regarding fundamental principles underlying some domain.
nounA comprehensive system of belief.
nounSynonym of small pica (especially in French printing).
- small picaThe size of type between long primer and pica, standardized as 11 point.
Meaning of philosophy
- noun An academic discipline that seeks truth through reasoning rather than empiricism, often attempting to provide explanations relating to general concepts such as existence and rationality.
- noun A view or outlook regarding fundamental principles underlying some domain.
- noun A general principle (usually moral).
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Questions about synonyms of philosophy
- What is another word for philosophy?
- Philosophy has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as worldview and ideology.
- What does philosophy mean?
- Philosophy means an academic discipline that seeks truth through reasoning rather than empiricism, often attempting to provide explanations relating to general concepts such as existence and rationality.
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