Philosophes (en. Philosophers)

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Meaning & Definition

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noun

A person who reflects on fundamental questions of existence, knowledge, values, etc.

Ancient philosophers like Socrates and Plato influenced Western thought.

Les philosophes de l'Antiquité comme Socrate et Platon ont influencé la pensée occidentale.

A specialist in ethical, metaphysical, and logical issues.

Contemporary philosophers address themes like bioethics and cultural relativism.

Les philosophes contemporains abordent des thèmes comme la bioéthique et le relativisme culturel.

A person who values wisdom and the pursuit of truth.

In his writings, this philosopher advocates for the importance of reason.

Dans ses écrits, ce philosophe prône l'importance de la raison.

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

philosophy of life

A personal way of understanding and approaching life.

philosophie de vie

to ponder

To think deeply about a question or topic.

philosopher sur

engaged philosopher

A philosopher who actively involves themselves in social or political causes.

philosophe engagé

philosophy

Discourse or systematic study of the fundamental principles by which we understand the world.

philosophie

moral philosopher

An individual interested in ethical and moral questions.

philosophe moral

epistemology

Critical study of knowledge and beliefs.

épistémologie

Thinker

He considers himself a thinker, but he is just an ordinary philosopher.

Il se prend pour un penseur, mais il n'est qu'un banal philosophe.

Sage

That guy is the sage of the group, always philosophizing.

Ce gars-là est le sage du groupe, toujours en train de philosopher.