philosophers

Meanings

• noun

  A person who engages in the study of fundamental questions about existence, reality, and knowledge.

  - "Socrates was one of the greatest philosophers in ancient Greece."
  - "Plato's philosophy has influenced Western thought for over 2,000 years."

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Antonyms

nonphilosopher

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Variants

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philosopher , philosophers , natural philosopher , natural philosophers , natural philosophies , natural philosophy , philosopher's stone , philosopher's stones , philosophers' stone

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'philosophos,' meaning 'lover of wisdom'.

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Trivia

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1. The first Western philosophers were the Pre-Socratics, who lived before Socrates.

2. Descartes' famous statement 'Cogito, ergo sum' (I think, therefore I am) is a cornerstone of modern philosophy.

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1. Metaphysics: The branch of philosophy that deals with the fundamental nature of reality and the relationship between mind and matter, substance and attribute, potentiality and actuality.

2. Epistemology: The branch of philosophy that deals with the nature and sources of knowledge, and the distinction between justified belief and opinion.

3. Logic: The branch of philosophy that deals with the principles of correct reasoning and argumentation.

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Philosophers have shaped human thought and understanding since ancient times. They have explored questions related to metaphysics, epistemology, ethics, logic, and aesthetics. Many philosophers have also made significant contributions to science, mathematics, and politics.

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