philosopher (Meaning)

Wordnet

philosopher (n)

a specialist in philosophy

a wise person who is calm and rational; someone who lives a life of reason with equanimity

Webster

philosopher (n.)

One who philosophizes; one versed in, or devoted to, philosophy.

One who reduces the principles of philosophy to practice in the conduct of life; one who lives according to the rules of practical wisdom; one who meets or regards all vicissitudes with calmness.

An alchemist.

philosopher Sentence Examples

  1. Aristotle was an influential philosopher whose ideas shaped Western thought for centuries.
  2. Socrates, the father of Western philosophy, emphasized the importance of questioning and seeking knowledge.
  3. Plato, a disciple of Socrates, founded the Academy, one of the earliest philosophical schools.
  4. René Descartes, the founder of modern philosophy, is known for his famous cogito: "I think, therefore I am."
  5. Immanuel Kant, a German philosopher, developed the theory of transcendental idealism.
  6. Friedrich Nietzsche, a controversial philosopher, criticized morality and embraced individualism.
  7. The philosopher Bertrand Russell was a prominent figure in the analytic philosophy movement.
  8. Simone de Beauvoir, a feminist philosopher, wrote influential works on gender and equality.
  9. The American philosopher John Dewey emphasized the importance of education and experience.
  10. The ancient Greek philosopher Epicurus is known for his ethical philosophy based on happiness and contentment.

FAQs About the word philosopher

a specialist in philosophy, a wise person who is calm and rational; someone who lives a life of reason with equanimityOne who philosophizes; one versed in, or d

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Aristotle was an influential philosopher whose ideas shaped Western thought for centuries.

Socrates, the father of Western philosophy, emphasized the importance of questioning and seeking knowledge.

Plato, a disciple of Socrates, founded the Academy, one of the earliest philosophical schools.

René Descartes, the founder of modern philosophy, is known for his famous cogito: "I think, therefore I am."