philosopher
noun
phi·los·o·pher
fə-ˈlä-s(ə-)fər 
1
b
: a student of philosophy
2
a
: a person whose philosophical perspective makes meeting trouble with equanimity easier
b
: an expounder of a theory in a particular area of experience
c
: one who philosophizes
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Some philosophers and activists advocate for pet abolition, arguing that treating any animals as property is ethically indefensible.
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Margret Grebowicz, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
Beyond mere biology or even emotions, some philosophers and psychologists contend that love is also a practice.
—Tucker J. Gregor, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
But that has changed in the past century or so as the philosophers’ musings have wandered into the realm of theory, experiment and data.
—Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 10 Feb. 2026
From ancient sources philosophers and poets, democrats and demagogues, found justification for everything from anarchy to fascism, and there are reasons for both justifications.
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Margret Grebowicz, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026
Beyond mere biology or even emotions, some philosophers and psychologists contend that love is also a practice.
—Tucker J. Gregor, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2026
But that has changed in the past century or so as the philosophers’ musings have wandered into the realm of theory, experiment and data.
—Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 10 Feb. 2026
From ancient sources philosophers and poets, democrats and demagogues, found justification for everything from anarchy to fascism, and there are reasons for both justifications.
—Literary Hub, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Philosopher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/philosopher. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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fə-ˈläs-(ə-)fər
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