phi‧los‧o‧phy W3 AC / fəlɒsəfi, fɪlɒsəfi $ -lɑ- / 名词 ( 复数形式 philosophies )

1 [不可数名词] the study of the nature and meaning of existence, truth, good and evil etc :

Emma studies philosophy at university.

philosophy of

the philosophy of science

2 [可数名词] the views of a particular philosopher or group of philosophers

philosophy of

the philosophy of Aristotle

3 [可数名词] the attitude or set of ideas that guides the behaviour of a person or organization :

The company explained their management philosophy.

The idea that you should treat others as you would like them to treat you is a fine philosophy of life .

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