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philosophies |
| definition 1: |
Philosophy is something people study and discuss. Philosophy is concerned with abstract ideas such as existence, morality, truth, and knowledge. People interested in philosophy are trying to answer difficult questions like "What is the purpose of life?" "How should people live?" "Can we actually know what is real?" "What is the best kind of society for people to live in?" Students in college or high school sometimes take classes in philosophy. They read and discuss what respected people have said and written about these kinds of things.
One area within the field of philosophy has to do with questions of right and wrong. We often think we know what is right and what is wrong, but sometimes it is difficult to decide. This area of philosophy, which is called "ethics," studies these questions. |
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A person's philosophy is the main thing they believe in regarding how people should live or what is important in life.
My grandmother's philosophy is that people should always help others in need. |
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