Definitions for philosopher
fɪˈlɒs ə fərphiloso·pher

Princeton's WordNet(3.67 / 3 votes)Rate this definition:

1. philosophernoun

   a specialist in philosophy

2. philosophernoun

   a wise person who is calm and rational; someone who lives a life of reason with equanimity

Wiktionary(4.14 / 7 votes)Rate this definition:

1. philosophernoun

   A person devoted to studying and producing results in philosophy.

   Philosophers spend a lot of time thinking, and less time living.

   Etymology: From or philosophe, from philosophus, from φίλος + σοφός, from σοφία + -er.

Webster Dictionary(3.33 / 3 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Philosophernoun

   one who philosophizes; one versed in, or devoted to, philosophy

   Etymology: [OE. philosophre, F. philosophe, L. philosophus, Gr. filo`sofos; fi`los loving + sofo`s wise. Cf. Philosophy.]

2. Philosophernoun

   one who reduces the principles of philosophy to practice in the conduct of life; one who lives according to the rules of practical wisdom; one who meets or regards all vicissitudes with calmness

   Etymology: [OE. philosophre, F. philosophe, L. philosophus, Gr. filo`sofos; fi`los loving + sofo`s wise. Cf. Philosophy.]

3. Philosophernoun

   an alchemist

   Etymology: [OE. philosophre, F. philosophe, L. philosophus, Gr. filo`sofos; fi`los loving + sofo`s wise. Cf. Philosophy.]

Freebase(4.00 / 8 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Philosopher

   A philosopher is a person with an extensive knowledge of philosophy who uses this knowledge in their work, typically to solve philosophical problems. Philosophy is concerned with studying the subject matter of fields such as aesthetics, ethics, epistemology, logic, metaphysics, as well as social philosophy and political philosophy. There is a sense in which every human being is a philosopher, if they accept a very humanistic and generous interpretation. This is to say that every human being has a unique contribution of ideas to the society. However, a more generally accepted interpretation in academia is that a philosopher is one who has attained a Ph.D. in philosophy, teaches philosophy, has published literature in a field of philosophy in a peer-reviewed journal, or is widely accepted by other philosophers as a philosopher.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(3.40 / 5 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Philosopher

   fi-los′ō-fėr, n. a lover of wisdom: one versed in or devoted to philosophy: a metaphysician: one who acts calmly and rationally in all the affairs and changes of life—also Phil′osophe:—fem. Philos′ophess.—adjs. Philosoph′ic, -al, pertaining or according to philosophy: skilled in or given to philosophy: becoming a philosopher: rational: calm.—adv. Philosoph′ically.—v.i. Philos′ophise, to reason like a philosopher: to form philosophical theories.—ns. Philos′ophiser, a would-be philosopher; Philos′ophism, would-be philosophy; Philos′ophist.—adjs. Philosophist′ic, -al.—n. Philos′ophy, the science of being as being: the knowledge of the causes and laws of all phenomena: the collection of general laws or principles belonging to any department of knowledge: reasoning: a particular philosophical system: calmness of temper.—Philosopher's stone, an imaginary stone or mineral compound, long sought after by alchemists as a means of transforming other metals into gold.—Moral, and Natural, philosophy (see Moral, Natural). [Fr.,—L.,—Gr. philosophos—philos, a lover, sophos, wise.]

The Roycroft Dictionary(2.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. philosopher

   One who thinks in order to believe; one who formulates his prejudices and systematizes his ignorance.

The Foolish Dictionary, by Gideon Wurdz(2.00 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. PHILOSOPHER

   One who instead of crying over spilt milk consoles himself with the thought that it was over four-fifths water.

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   Rank popularity for the word 'philosopher' in Nouns Frequency: #2617

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of philosopher in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of philosopher in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of philosopher in a Sentence

1. Debasish Mridha, M.D.:

   Be an educator, bloom like a flower, be a philosopher.

2. Wallace Stevens:

   The philosopher proves that the philosopher exists. The poet merely enjoys existence.

3. Larry Gatlin:

   Here's where I am on all this. Like the philosopher Socrates, I know enough to know I know nothing. John Locke said, 'All wealth is the product of labor.' What is our government trying to tell us right now? They're trying to shut us down.

4. Francois Marie Arouet Voltaire:

   Philosopher A lover of wisdom, which is to say, Truth.

5. Deodatta V. Shenai-Khatkhate:

   When Sun-Tzu said "Every Battle Is Won Before It Is Ever Fought.", he highlighted the absolute importance of Planning that can lead to positive result in subsequent Execution. In other words, Execution can be excellent, only when Planning is perfect. Also important is the planning for most contingencies, as a best General or a savvy Manager knows. IMHO it's interesting to realize that such supreme strategies and wisdom were thought about and explained 2500 years ago, by Sun-Tzu, outstanding Chinese Military General, visionary Strategist and great Philosopher. Amazing!

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