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philosophy

[fi-los-uh-fee] / fɪˈlɒs ə fi /


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Perhaps, someday in the future, the spirit of 2020 will be revived with a new galvanizing philosophy: Most of our fellow citizens might actually be good people.

From Slate Aug. 17, 2026

"As we considered this opportunity, it became clear that Amit and the consortium shared our long-term philosophy and appreciation for what makes Liverpool special."

From Barron's Aug. 14, 2026

For AI researcher Alex Dong, hill-climbing is a philosophy.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

His philosophy has changed little since he began his career.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 10, 2026

Zero and infinity had destroyed the Arisotelian philosophy; the void and the infinite cosmos had eliminated the nutshell universe and the idea of nature’s abhorrence of the vacuum.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife

And her explanation of why she loves anime is very similar to the philosophies that drew RZA to kung fu movies and, eventually, Asian philosophies and martial arts.

From Salon May 31, 2026

The complaint also states that during the 2024 offseason, DeLorenzo was “forced” to take part in “a low-level college clinic, involving different rules, different mechanics, and different philosophies as compared to the NFL.”

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 1, 2026

Visually, “Sun Ra: Do the Impossible” strives to be a representation of its subject’s floating collage of philosophies, theologies and ecstatic musical aspirations.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 19, 2026

The two have been vocal in their criticism of each other's business models and philosophies.

From Barron's Feb. 19, 2026

And I don't really know if all his philosophies make sense, but we all understand what he be trying to tell us, no matter how left he gotta take us to get us right.

From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds




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