philosophize

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Beyond glib indulgences, these suggestions allow the writer to philosophize on life’s greater meanings.

From Washington Post • Dec. 22, 2022

After Hal and Josie’s meet-cute, they see sights blandly, philosophize blandly, blandly tiptoe around the notion of romance, and criticize each other — yes, blandly, but with an occasional touch of “salty” language.

From New York Times • Oct. 27, 2022

The ancient Greek philosopher Socrates claimed his daimon told him to philosophize so he could awaken the Athenian people.

From Textbooks • Jun. 15, 2022

Socrates loved to stroll and philosophize, and Aristotle taught his classes while he walked up and down the walkways of the Lyceum.

From Salon • Aug. 28, 2021

He did not philosophize about the law or his responsibilities, but Tom noticed that he always maintained the same manner, no matter whether the prisoners were black or white or Mexican.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann