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philosophy
The academic study of fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, values, and reason.
COMMON COMPOUND WORDS:
- 哲学者 (philosopher)
- 哲学的 (philosophical)
- 人生哲学 (philosophy of life)
- 経営哲学 (business philosophy, management philosophy)
- 西洋哲学 (Western philosophy)
- 東洋哲学 (Eastern philosophy)
USAGE NOTE:
In everyday speech, 哲学 often refers to one's personal principles or approach to life/work rather than the academic discipline.