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 His ethos is guided by the idea that physical appearance trumps all else, though its offshoots venture into sexist, misogynistic and racist philosophies. Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026 The menu reflects the chef’s philosophy. Imelda García, Dallas Morning News, 27 Mar. 2026 Noor herself framed the series as an extension of the philosophy that built her massive online following. Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026 This foundational adage of Western philosophy asks us to dwell, examine, and look inward for a long time. Shai Tubali, Big Think, 27 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for philosophy
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ideology
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  • The frontier myth—and its core belief that the West belonged only to white Americans—had become a national ideology by the 1880s and ’90s, ushering in an age of oppression and migration restriction.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Push this ideology a step further and the entire economy implodes.
    Andrew Behar, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026

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“Philosophy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/philosophy. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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