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philosophy

[fi-los-uh-fee] / fɪˈlɒs ə fi /


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But Chaplin continued to intentionally make primarily silent films throughout the 1930s, both as a matter of artistic philosophy and in recognition of marketplace realities.

From Salon Aug. 22, 2026

This philosophy ties to his connections with an L.A. legacy, one that contains its own mysteries and contrasts: the Doheny family and its historic properties:

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

They've gone outside Scotland, gone young, and appointed somebody who potentially brings a genuinely different footballing philosophy.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

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

For a time, big bang theory and steady-state theory lived side by side, alternatives that astronomers chose between depending on their philosophy.

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

Similarities between his monetary philosophies on issues like forward guidance, rules-based policymaking, the Phillips curve, and productivity growth driven by high-tech innovation and Warsh’s are now emerging.

From Barron's Jun. 26, 2026

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

While there are other AI behemoths — including Google, Meta, Microsoft, Amazon and others — OpenAI’s tension with Anthropic is telling because it stems from their shared origins and different philosophies.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 26, 2026

Their coaches have blended some ancient principles with contemporary schemes and philosophies.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 5, 2026

At Saw Whet School, one of the philosophies was that students should go outside rain or shine or snow.

From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold




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