philosophic

/,filə'sɔfik/ Cách viết khác : (philosophical) /,filə'sɔfikəl/

Thân thiện

A person maintains a philosophic calm while watching a storm from a window.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to or characteristic of philosophy or philosophers: Pertaining to the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, or to the work of those who engage in this study.
   • Calm and wise in facing life's difficulties: Characterized by a rational, composed, and detached attitude, especially when dealing with problems or misfortune.

Examples of Usage

• Relating to philosophy:

  • Her book offers a philosophic analysis of modern ethics.
  • The debate moved from practical concerns to more philosophic questions about the meaning of justice.

• Calm and wise attitude:

  • He accepted the news of his failure with a philosophic shrug.
  • She maintained a philosophic calm throughout the crisis.

Advanced Usage

• "to take a philosophic view of something": to consider or accept a situation with calm reason and detachment, without excessive emotion.
  • After losing the match, he took a philosophic view, saying it was a valuable learning experience.

Variants and Related Words

• Philosophical (adj): The more common variant, identical in meaning to 'philosophic'.
  • He gave a philosophical lecture on the nature of time.
• Philosophy (n): The academic discipline or a particular system of thought.
  • She studied philosophy at university.
• Philosopher (n): A person who studies or engages in philosophy.
  • The ancient Greek philosopher Socrates.

Synonyms

• Theoretical: Concerned with or involving the theory of a subject rather than its practical application.
• Contemplative: Involving deep, serious thought.
• Stoic: Enduring pain or hardship without showing feelings or complaining. (Specifically for the attitude meaning)
• Detached: Aloof and objective; not influenced by emotion.

Related Phrases

• Philosophic mind: A way of thinking that is reflective, analytical, and concerned with fundamental principles.
  • He approached the complex problem with a philosophic mind.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. characterized by the attitude of a philosopher; meeting trouble with level-headed detachment
   • philosophical resignation
   • a philosophic attitude toward life
2. of or relating to philosophy or philosophers
   • philosophical writing
   • a considerable knowledge of philosophical terminology

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