philosophy
advancedC1/fɪˈlɒsəfi/ · phil-o-so-phy
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline.
Meanings
The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline.
علم کا بنیادی نوعیت، حقیقت اور وجود کا مطالعہ، خاص طور پر جب اسے ایک تعلیمی ڈسپلن کے طور پر سمجھا جائے.
فلسفہ
falsafah
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- moral philosophy
- philosophy of science
- political philosophy
Example Sentences
Philosophy teaches us to question our beliefs.
فلسفہ ہمیں اپنے عقائد پر سوال اٹھانا سکھاتا ہے.
Falsafah humein apne aqeedon par sawaal uthaana sikhata hai.
Many philosophers have debated the nature of reality.
کئی فلسفیوں نے حقیقت کی نوعیت پر بحث کی ہے.
Kai falsifiyon ne haqeeqat ki nautiyat par behas ki hai.
Studying philosophy can broaden one's perspective.
فلسفے کا مطالعہ کسی کے نقطہ نظر کو وسیع کر سکتا ہے.
Falsafay ka mutala kisi ke nuqta nazar ko wasay kar sakta hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'philosophy' as 'the love of wisdom' to connect it to its Greek roots.
Imagine a wise figure, like Socrates, pondering deep questions under a tree.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
خود پرستی کا یہی ایک فلسفہ ہے جو ہار جائے وہی سب کا رہنما ہے
Khud parasti ka yehi aik falsafah hai Jo haar jaaye wahi sab ka rehnuma hai
This is the only philosophy of self-interest; the one who loses is the guide for all.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
نرمی میں درخت کی طرح بنو.
Narmi mein darakht ki tarah bano.
Be like a tree in softness.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Greek "philosophia" — love of wisdom
First known use: 14th century
The term 'philosophy' originates from the Greek word 'philosophia', which signifies the love of wisdom. It has evolved over centuries to encompass various branches of thought, including ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, and logic.