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philosophical

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


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A legal organisation representing her has sent a pre-action letter to ITV, claiming the broadcaster "subjected Nadia to direct discrimination, indirect discrimination and harassment because of her protected philosophical beliefs".

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

But if questioning is to remain one of humanity’s defining activities in an age of increasingly capable AI, it might require a deeper philosophical defense than “Q” provides.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

Koch believes researchers may need to reconsider philosophical ideas such as idealism and panpsychism while continuing to apply modern scientific methods.

From Science Daily Jul. 30, 2026

Kurosawa can sound philosophical about the challenge each new film represents.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

The puzzlement in having to make sense of this abstract philosophical conundrum mingles with the poignancy of having to come to terms with the loss of someone we love.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker




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