1. (n.) The knowledge of phenomena as explained by, and resolved into, causes and reasons, powers and laws.
2. (n.) A particular philosophical system or theory; the hypothesis by which particular phenomena are explained.
3. (n.) Practical wisdom; calmness of temper and judgment; equanimity; fortitude; stoicism; as, to meet misfortune with philosophy.
4. (n.) Reasoning; argumentation.
5. (n.) The course of sciences read in the schools.
6. (n.) A treatise on philosophy.
Thesaurus Entries
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