Filosóficas (en. Philosophical)

[filoso'ficas]

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
Related to the study of the foundations of existence and knowledge.
Philosophical issues have been debated for centuries.
Las cuestiones filosóficas han sido debatidas durante siglos.
Pertaining to deep reflection on abstract subjects.
The work is full of philosophical ideas about life and death.
La obra está llena de ideas filosóficas sobre la vida y la muerte.
Presenting a critical or analytical way of thinking.
His philosophical approach leads him to question what others consider obvious.
Su enfoque filosófico lo lleva a cuestionar lo que otros consideran obvio.

Etymology

It comes from the Greek 'philosophia', which means 'love of wisdom'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

philosophically speaking
In terms of philosophy or from a philosophical standpoint.
filosóficamente hablando
philosophical question
A question that seeks to delve into existential issues.
pregunta filosófica
philosophical debate
Discussion about philosophical theories and concepts.
debate filosófico

Related Words

philosophy
Study of knowledge, reality, and existence.
filosofía
philosopher
A person who engages professionally or as an amateur in philosophy.
filósofo
thought
The process of reflecting and analyzing.
pensamiento

Slang Meanings

To see things from a broader perspective.
She always has a philosophical view of problems.
Ella siempre tiene una visión filosófica de los problemas.
To consider something in a way that is too theoretical.
I don't like his philosophical approach; it's too abstract.
No me gusta su enfoque filosófico, es muy abstracto.