Definition of philosophynext
as in ideology
the basic beliefs or guiding principles of a person or group our philosophy is to do no harm to anyone

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Recent Examples of philosophy For someone tasked with staying ahead of breaking events around the globe, the philosophy may seem surprising. Preston Fore, Fortune, 21 June 2026 William Ewald, a professor of law and philosophy at the University of Pennsylvania, has identified the moment when Wilson hit upon the document’s famous opening words. Jesse Wegman, The Atlantic, 20 June 2026 Smith said the event reflects a broader philosophy about art, community and representation. J.m. Banks june 20, Kansas City Star, 20 June 2026 Nissan's Zero Gravity seating philosophy continues to be one of the company's best ideas. New Atlas, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for philosophy
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ideology
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  • Wagner suspects there are ties to the Active Club network, whose adult male members bond over white nationalist ideologies through workout sessions and mixed martial arts and have been associated with Patriot Front.
    Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 25 June 2026
  • Once people are primed to see isolated criminal acts as collective proof, punitive policy can begin to sound like common sense rather than ideology.
    Donathan L. Brown, The Conversation, 24 June 2026

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“Philosophy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philosophy. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.

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