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a person who expresses a theory in a particular area of experience
a philosopher of freedom
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Recent Examples of philosophers
Some philosophers and activists advocate for pet abolition, arguing that treating any animals as property is ethically indefensible.
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Margret Grebowicz, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
For Christian theologians and moral philosophers, love can refer to an emotion, an affection, a duty and, yes, a virtue.
—Tucker J. Gregor, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
But that has changed in the past century or so as the philosophers’ musings have wandered into the realm of theory, experiment and data.
—Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 10 Feb. 2026
From ancient sources philosophers and poets, democrats and demagogues, found justification for everything from anarchy to fascism, and there are reasons for both justifications.
—Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
Sociologists and philosophers have studied the questions around good and evil for centuries.
—Tara Sonenshine, Baltimore Sun, 9 Feb. 2026
Founded in the 10th century, this complex of churches was a crucible of wisdom for calligraphers, philosophers and illuminators.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
These philosophers believe their system can comprehensively map everything.
—Big Think, 5 Feb. 2026
Psychologists, sociologists, and philosophers vary in their definitions of mattering, but at its core, mattering is the feeling that we are valued and have value to add to the world.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
Margret Grebowicz, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
For Christian theologians and moral philosophers, love can refer to an emotion, an affection, a duty and, yes, a virtue.
—Tucker J. Gregor, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
But that has changed in the past century or so as the philosophers’ musings have wandered into the realm of theory, experiment and data.
—Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 10 Feb. 2026
From ancient sources philosophers and poets, democrats and demagogues, found justification for everything from anarchy to fascism, and there are reasons for both justifications.
—Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
Sociologists and philosophers have studied the questions around good and evil for centuries.
—Tara Sonenshine, Baltimore Sun, 9 Feb. 2026
Founded in the 10th century, this complex of churches was a crucible of wisdom for calligraphers, philosophers and illuminators.
—Marlise Kast-Myers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2026
These philosophers believe their system can comprehensively map everything.
—Big Think, 5 Feb. 2026
Psychologists, sociologists, and philosophers vary in their definitions of mattering, but at its core, mattering is the feeling that we are valued and have value to add to the world.
—Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for philosophers
practitioners
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Pat Cooligan owns multiple Renzo Gracie academies, which are named after his mentor and master instructor, one of the many Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioners in the legendary Gracie family.—
Steve Gorches,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2026
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Unifying this data into a cohesive infrastructure may ultimately translate into better clinical conversations, where patients can arrive informed, and practitioners can gain context in advance.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Philosophers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philosophers. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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