philosophy

Universal Words noun 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.