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philosophical

[fil-uh-sof-i-kuhl] / ˌfɪl əˈsɒf ɪ kəl /


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Austrian-British philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein once warned that philosophical problems arise when “language goes on holiday.”

From Science Daily • Jun. 8, 2026

But the ideological and philosophical lineage of these people is not difficult to trace.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

“That was a big philosophical life question for me — but I’m hopeful because of this bill.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

The bishops complained of immorality, but Heidegger remained philosophical.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Sometimes she’s very philosophical and at others she’s a typical teenager.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers




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