philosophy

philosophie

Étude des grandes questions sur la vie, la vérité, la connaissance, le bien et le mal.

En anglais simple : The study of basic questions about life, truth, knowledge, and right and wrong.

• She studies philosophy at university.
• We discussed a difficult question in philosophy class.
• His interest in philosophy began with a book about truth.

Expressions courantes : study philosophy, philosophy course, ancient philosophy, academic philosophy

philosophie, vision du monde

Ensemble de convictions qui guident la manière de vivre ou d’agir d’une personne.

En anglais simple : A set of beliefs that guides how someone lives or acts.

• My philosophy is to be kind.
• Her business philosophy puts customers first.
• Their different philosophies made working together difficult.

Comment l'utiliser : philosophy of something (His philosophy of life is based on helping others.)

Synonymes : outlook, belief system

Expressions courantes : personal philosophy, philosophy of life, business philosophy, philosophy of education