philosophy

noun

fə-ˈlä-s(ə-)fē How to pronounce philosophy (audio)
Definition of philosophynext
as in ideology
the basic beliefs or guiding principles of a person or group our philosophy is to do no harm to anyone

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Recent Examples of philosophy Sorey said that being fair to creators and taking cues from them are core tenets of Vurt’s corporate philosophy. — Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 11 Oct. 2026 This artisan spirit is well-embodied by the return of modern folk, a design philosophy rooted in craftsmanship. — Hannah Coates, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2026 After seeing information about the National Day of Action online, Isabel Montano, a junior studying philosophy and economics, decided to take action at SIUE. — Kate Perez, Chicago Tribune, 9 Oct. 2026 That philosophy can mean access to advanced production tools one day and an intensive lesson in traditional craft the next. — Callum McLennan, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for philosophy
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ideology
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  • The rise of liberal nationalist movements in Egypt, Syria, and Iran in the early twentieth century, for example, was preceded by the emergence of liberal and nationalist ideologies decades earlier.
    — Mansoor Moaddel, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026
  • It’s driven not by ideology, but by Gen Z, a generation that didn’t experience Soviet realities, yet grew up surrounded by its visual aesthetic.
    — Yulia Denisyuk, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Oct. 2026
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