philosopher

Meanings

• noun

  A person who offers or provides sound and practical advice. Someone who has extensive knowledge and studies about a particular subject, especially in the area of ethics and metaphysics.

  - "Socrates was one of the greatest philosophers in ancient Greece."
  - "Aristotle's philosophy had a profound impact on Western thought."

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Pronunciation

1. /fɪˈlɒs.ə.fə(ɹ)/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=88897510"

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Antonyms

nonphilosopher

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with philosopher
apothecary , bibliophile , harebrain , paradigm , scholar

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Variants

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philosopher , philosophers , philosopher's stone , philosopher's stones , philosophers' stone , natural philosopher , natural philosophers , natural philosophies , natural philosophy

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Etymology

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From the Greek word philosophia, meaning 'love of wisdom'.

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Trivia

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1. The oldest known philosophical text is the 'Paliphat Jataka', which dates back to around 500 BCE.

2. The ancient Greek philosopher Pythagoras is credited with discovering the Pythagorean theorem.

3. The philosopher Immanuel Kant is known for his 'Critique of Pure Reason' and his 'Critique of Practical Reason'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Metaphysics: A branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality, including the relationship between mind and body, substance and attribute, and potentiality and actuality.

2. Ethics: A branch of philosophy that deals with moral values and principles. Ethics is concerned with what is good or bad, right or wrong, and the conduct of human beings.

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Culture

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Philosophers have made significant contributions to various fields such as logic, metaphysics, ethics, and aesthetics. They have shaped human thought and understanding of the world around us. Philosophers have also been depicted in literature, art, and music, and their ideas have influenced society and culture.

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