philosophy

/fɪˈlɒsəfi/

6 senses across 1 part of speech

noun

The love of wisdom.
An academic discipline that seeks truth through reasoning rather than empiricism.

Example “Philosophy is often divided into five major branches: logic, metaphysics, epistemology, ethics and aesthetics.”
A comprehensive system of belief.
A view or outlook regarding fundamental principles underlying some domain.

Example “a philosophy of government; a philosophy of education”
A general principle (usually moral).
A broader branch of (non-applied) science.