philosophies

NOUN

principles, knowledge

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attitude doctrine idea ideology logic outlook reasoning system tenet theory thinking thought truth view viewpoint wisdom

STRONG

aesthetics axiom beliefs conception convictions metaphysics ontology rationalism reason values

Example Sentences

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In contrast, whisk ferns, the psilophytes, lack both roots and leaves, which were probably lost by evolutionary reduction.

From Textbooks • Apr. 25, 2013