study philosophy
изучать философию
I want to study philosophy, but my parents think it's impractical.
Я хочу изучать философию, но родители считают это непрактичным.
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philosophy
philosophy
Meaning of philosophy
English
study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, and values
Русский
исследование фундаментальных принципов бытия и познания
Pronunciation
British English
/fɪˈlɒsəfi/
American English
/fɪˈlɑsəfi/
philosophy with Russian translation
Сочетания и примеры со словом philosophy
Типичные сочетания сгруппированы по смыслу. Зелёные слова можно открыть отдельно, чтобы продолжить изучение.
7 сочетаний
Философия как наука
Philosophy as a subjectWestern philosophy
западная философия
We spent the whole term reading the classics of Western philosophy.
Весь семестр мы читали классиков западной философии.
Взгляд на жизнь
Outlook on lifea philosophy of life
жизненная философия
My grandfather's philosophy of life was simple: work hard and be kind.
Жизненная философия моего дедушки была простой: много работать и быть добрым.
my philosophy is
мой принцип такой
My philosophy is that you should never go to bed after a fight.
Мой принцип такой: никогда не ложиться спать в ссоре.
- a business philosophyфилософия компании
philosophy usage examples
🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian
She wants to study philosophy.
Она хочет изучать философию.
🇬🇧English→🇷🇺Russian
I like reading about philosophy.
Мне нравится читать о философии.
philosophy synonyms
Related word breakdowns
What's the difference between philosophy, ethics, school of thought, ideology, and worldview
Advanced: broader words
ENMedical ethics guide doctors' decisions about patient care.
S
🇬🇧English
school of thought
a group sharing one approach within philosophy
C1often
ENThe Frankfurt School of thought influenced cultural theory.
I
🇬🇧English
ideology
a set of ideas, usually political
B2often
ENThe party's ideology emphasizes economic reform.
W
🇬🇧English
worldview
a personal view of the world, not a field
B2often
ENHis worldview shapes how he interprets current events.
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Questions about this word
What does philosophy mean?
study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, and values
How do you pronounce philosophy?
philosophy is pronounced [fɪˈlɒsəfi].
How is philosophy used in a sentence?
Она хочет изучать философию. Translation: She wants to study philosophy.
Is philosophy part of Subjects vocabulary?
Yes, philosophy can be learned in the Subjects topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is philosophy part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, philosophy can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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