as in ideologies
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 philosophies
The mom of two is widely known for her daring, trailblazing and even empowering looks and fashion philosophies.
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Rachel Raposas, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Actions, attitudes and philosophies should be judged, at least in part, by the history, motivations and hypocrisies of those who offer them.
—Alan M. Dershowitz, New York Daily News, 22 Dec. 2024
These are two differing political and economic philosophies which should not be confused.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 20 Dec. 2024
The debates on conservatism 20 years ago do not seem very different from today's disputes among freedom conservatives, national conservatism, and other similar political philosophies.
—Alejandro Antonio Chafuen, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
These challenges and different political philosophies started fracturing the coalition.
—H.j. Mai, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
With Mars retrograde in Leo, you’re being pulled back into old philosophies and perceptions.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
The following day, Mars will station retrograde in Leo — your ninth house of expansion and self-discovery – prompting you to reflect on everything from your belief systems on love to whether your romantic connections align with your personal philosophies.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Explore philosophies that give you a better understanding of yourself.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 5 Dec. 2024
Rachel Raposas, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Actions, attitudes and philosophies should be judged, at least in part, by the history, motivations and hypocrisies of those who offer them.
—Alan M. Dershowitz, New York Daily News, 22 Dec. 2024
These are two differing political and economic philosophies which should not be confused.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 20 Dec. 2024
The debates on conservatism 20 years ago do not seem very different from today's disputes among freedom conservatives, national conservatism, and other similar political philosophies.
—Alejandro Antonio Chafuen, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
These challenges and different political philosophies started fracturing the coalition.
—H.j. Mai, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
With Mars retrograde in Leo, you’re being pulled back into old philosophies and perceptions.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
The following day, Mars will station retrograde in Leo — your ninth house of expansion and self-discovery – prompting you to reflect on everything from your belief systems on love to whether your romantic connections align with your personal philosophies.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Explore philosophies that give you a better understanding of yourself.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Philosophies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philosophies. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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