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 His fusion of spiritual philosophy and AI engineering challenges conventional thinking, proving that responsible AI is not just about mitigating harm but about fostering a deeper, collective consciousness in technology. Jason Phillips, USA Today, 7 May 2025 Born in Yonkers, New York, Tracy attended the Cathedral College in New York City and then undertook seminary training in philosophy and theology at St. Joseph’s Seminary and College in Yonkers. Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025 There are philosophies of brokenness, which makes sense, given how much broken stuff disrupts the flow of our lives. Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 6 May 2025 In line with her recent beauty philosophy, the star opted for a minimal makeup look with flushed cheeks and a subtle pink lip. Catherine Santino, People.com, 6 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for philosophy
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Noun
  • The financial architecture of the next decade will not be defined solely by regulation or ideology.
    Azeem Khan, Forbes.com, 4 May 2025
  • At the start of World War II, most governments required zoos to embrace an ideology of sacrifice – a willingness to set the needs of the state above their own.
    John M. Kinder, The Conversation, 1 May 2025
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  • Although the origins of the doctrine remain in some dispute, most scholars cite its first mention in ancient Roman law.
    Alexandra Klass, The Conversation, 2 May 2025
  • His isolationist tariff doctrine has already hit other major U.S. trade partners with sweeping duties on automobiles, steel and general imports.
    Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025

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“Philosophy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philosophy. Accessed 11 May. 2025.

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