Filósofo (en. Philosopher)

/fiˈlo.so.fo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A thinker who seeks knowledge and truth through reasoning.
The Greek philosopher Socrates is known for his methods of questioning.
El filósofo griego Sócrates es conocido por sus métodos de interrogación.
Someone who studies fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, and values.
Contemporary philosophers analyze morality and ethics in modern society.
Los filósofos contemporáneos analizan la moral y la ética en la sociedad moderna.
A person who reflects deeply on life and its purposes.
He is a philosopher in the sense that he always seeks the meaning behind things.
Es un filósofo en el sentido de que siempre busca el significado detrás de las cosas.

Etymology

From the Greek 'philosophos', which means 'lover of wisdom'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

café philosopher
A person who informally discusses philosophical topics in a café.
filósofo de café
practical philosopher
Someone who applies philosophy to everyday situations.
filósofo práctico
street philosopher
A person who reflects and shares philosophical ideas in public spaces.
filósofo callejero

Related Words

philosophy
Study that investigates fundamental questions about being and knowledge.
filosofía
pre-Socratic philosopher
Philosophers before Socrates who laid the foundations of philosophical thought.
filósofo presocrático
moral philosophy
Branch of philosophy that studies the concepts of good and evil.
filosofía moral

Slang Meanings

Referring to someone who overthinks.
Don't be a philosopher, enjoy the moment.
No seas filósofo, disfruta el momento.
A person who debates without reaching conclusions.
That guy is a philosopher, he never makes up his mind.
Ese tipo es un filósofo, nunca se decide.