Philosophy

/fɪˈlɒsəfi/

Scrabble:23 ptsWWF:23 pts10 letters
Definition of Philosophy

noun

  1. The love of wisdom.
  2. An academic discipline that seeks truth through reasoning rather than empiricism.

    "Philosophy is often divided into five major branches: logic, metaphysics, epistemology, ethics and aesthetics."

  3. A comprehensive system of belief.
  4. A view or outlook regarding fundamental principles underlying some domain.

    "a philosophy of government;   a philosophy of education"

  5. A general principle (usually moral).

verb

  1. To philosophize.
Anagrams of Philosophy

No exact anagrams found for "philosophy". This word has a unique letter combination.

Synonyms & Antonyms

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Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

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About the Word "Philosophy"

Philosophy is a 10-letter word that scores 23 points in Scrabble and 23 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Philosophy" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "philosophy" is a high-scoring word.