philosophy
n
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(a) [U] search for knowledge and understanding of the nature and meaning of the universe and of human life 哲學
moral philosophy, ie study of the principles on which human behaviour is based; ethics 倫理學.
(b) [C] any particular set or system of beliefs resulting from this search for knowledge 哲學體系
the philosophy of Aristotle 亞里士多德的哲學體系
conflicting philosophies 互相矛盾的哲學體系.
2 [C] set of beliefs or an outlook on life that is a guiding principle for behaviour 人生哲學; 生活的信念或原則
a man without a philosophy of life 沒有生活信念的人
Enjoy yourself today and don't worry about tomorrow that's my philosophy! 且享今朝樂, 莫管明朝愁--這就是我的人生哲學!
3 [U] calm quiet attitude towards life even in the face of suffering, danger, etc 即使面對困苦、 危險等, 對生活仍持冷靜沉著的態度; 達觀
The philosophy of the prisoners during their worst sufferings impressed even their captors. 俘虜們在最困苦時仍處之泰然, 連捉住他們的人都深有感觸.