PHILOSOPHY
- all learning exclusive of technical precepts and practical arts [n PHILOSOPHIES]
- The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, esp. when considered as an academic discipline
- A set of views and theories of a particular philosopher concerning such study or an aspect of it
- The study of the theoretical basis of a particular branch of knowledge or experience
- A theory or attitude held by a person or organization that acts as a guiding principle for behavior