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philosophical

[fil-uh-sof-i-kuhl] / ˌfɪl əˈsɒf ɪ kəl /


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Based on these challenges, Koch suggests it may be necessary to revisit older philosophical ideas like idealism or panpsychism.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

The philosophical bent of Palantir came from Karp, who holds a Ph.D. in neoclassical social theory from Goethe University Frankfurt in Germany.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

In the early days, the company even published a philosophical document that singled out “focus” as a top priority.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

I don’t know why I’m being so philosophical.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Then he avoided the tender subject altogether, wrote philosophical notes to Jo, turned studious, and gave out that he was going to ‘dig’, intending to graduate in a blaze of glory.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott