1 [U] the study of nature and meaning of the universe and of human life:
moral philosophy * the philosophy of science * a professor of philosophy * a degree in philosophy
2 [C] a particular set or system of beliefs resulting from the search for knowledge about life and the universe:
the philosophy of Jung * the development of different philosophies
3 [C] a set of beliefs or an attitude to life that guides sb's behaviour:
Her philosophy of life is to take every opportunity that presents itself.
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