Philosophic Meaning
/ˌfɪləˈsɒfɪk/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjSynonym of philosophical.
Sentence Examples
He took a somewhat philosophic view of his recent failure.
The book explores the major philosophic theories of the age.
We had a long philosophic discussion about the meaning of life.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Her ____ mind considered every possible outcome before making a decision.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He took a ____ approach to his misfortune, accepting it calmly and looking for lessons to learn.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English philosophik, phylosophyk, from Old French filosofique and Latin philosophicus; equivalent to philosophy + -ic.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"’Tis certain, that, while we aſpire to the magnanimous Firmneſs of the philoſophic Sage, and endeavour to confine our Pleaſures altogether within our own Minds, we may, at laſt, render our Philoſophy, like that of Epictetus and other Stoics, only a more refin’d Syſtem of Selfiſhneſs, and reaſon ourſelves out of all Virtue, as well as ſocial Enjoyment."
— 1748, [David Hume], “Essay V. Sceptical Solution of these Doubts.”, in Philosophical Essays Concerning Human Understanding, London: […] A[ndrew] Millar, […], →OCLC, part I, page 69:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Her ____ mind considered every possible outcome before making a decision.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He took a ____ approach to his misfortune, accepting it calmly and looking for lessons to learn.